American Quote by Miroslav Volf
“For any victim, particularly us Americans, it is difficult to see ourselves through the eyes of our offender. But for any victim it is the most salutary thing to do.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of Forgiveness, 2004
Victims benefit from seeing themselves through offenders’ eyes, fostering healing.
In simple terms: Seeing oneself from the offender’s perspective aids recovery.
Practice empathy to aid personal healing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling
- restorative justice
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can empathy be balanced with self‑protection?
- What practices support this perspective?
Empathy may be painful and not always possible for all victims.