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“Justified within ourselves that we have suffered more than others, we feel guiltless when we disregard those in front of us, be they our family, our co-workers, strangers we interact with during our daily business, or faceless masses in foreign lands. There are those who transcend the bitter acts…” quote by L.M. Browning
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““Justified within ourselves that we have suffered more than others, we feel guiltless when we disregard those in front of us, be they our family, our co-workers, strangers we interact with during our daily business, or faceless masses in foreign lands. There are those who transcend the bitter acts done unto them, declaring that the pain shall end with them. And then there are those who use the crimes committed against them as a free pass to commit crimes against others. Wronged as we each have been, nothing gives us the right to disregard the fragility of another. We can and must halt the hate passing throughout this world. A hateful act done unto us can be absorbed and transcended or it can be re-projected, thus allowing its ill force to continue moving throughout the population. We must work to transcend those hateful things already carried out upon each of us and in doing so prevent new acts of hate from being done. We must work to heal from the wounds already received and connect to a sense of consideration, to ensure that we do not pass along any of our pain to the generations as yet unburdened. We must declare a general amnesty; we must forgive each other and in doing so find that we have been forgiven. We must put away our bitterness and extend an open hand.””

L.M. Browning

About This Quote

Source Essay: Unpublished reflection on hate and forgiveness, 2020

Recognizing personal suffering does not justify harming others; we must break cycles of hate through forgiveness and empathy.

In simple terms: Suffering isn’t excuse to hurt others; choose forgiveness.

Key Takeaway

Forgive to end hate.

Themes

forgiveness empathy justice humanity

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal conflict
  • community healing
  • interpersonal relationships
  • global peace
  • generational trauma

Key Concepts

cycle of violence psychology social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we practice forgiveness without denying justice?
  • What steps help transform personal pain into collective healing?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness may be difficult when pain is deep and justice feels unmet.

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