Drinking poison Quote by Nancy Alcorn
““It often has been said that unforgiveness is like you drinking poison but expecting the other person to die.””
About This Quote
Source Quote collection, 2010
Unforgiveness is self‑poisoning while hoping the offender suffers.
In simple terms: Holding grudges harms yourself, not the other.
Let go of resentment to heal yourself.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- mental health
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does forgiveness mean for you?
- How can you practice forgiveness without condoning harm?
Forgiveness can feel like injustice to the offender.