--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I don't want to forgive myself. That's…" description: "\"I don't want to forgive myself. That's why I hate psychoanalysis I think if you're guilty of something you should live with it. Get rid of it - how can..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/25f/orson-welles-1628_face_i-don-t-want-to-forgive-myself-that-s-wh_879660.jpg" --- # I don't want to forgive myself. That's why I hate… ![“I don't want to forgive myself. That's why I hate psychoanalysis I think if you're guilty of something you should live with it. Get rid of it - how can you get rid of a real guilt? I think people should live with it, face up to it.” quote by Orson Welles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/25f/orson-welles-1628_face_i-don-t-want-to-forgive-myself-that-s-wh_879660.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/25f/orson-welles-1628_face_i-don-t-want-to-forgive-myself-that-s-wh_879660.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/25f/orson-welles-1628_face_i-don-t-want-to-forgive-myself-that-s-wh_879660.jpg) > “I don't want to forgive myself. That's why I hate psychoanalysis I think if you're guilty of something you should live with it. Get rid of it - how can you get rid of a real guilt? I think people should live with it, face up to it.” [Orson Welles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/orson-welles/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Self‑forgiveness is avoided; guilt must be faced directly rather than erased, implying personal responsibility. **In simple terms:** Face guilt, don’t escape it. Key Takeaway Accept and confront guilt. Themes guilt self‑acceptance psychology Mood somber introspective Type philosophical psychological When to use this quote - therapy - personal crisis - ethical dilemmas Key Concepts existential responsibility inner conflict Questions to Reflect On - How do you confront personal guilt? - Can guilt be transformed into growth? 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