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“After a good quality dinner one will be able to forgive anybody, still one's own relations.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“After a good quality dinner one will be able to forgive anybody, still one's own relations.”

Oscar Wilde

About This Quote

Source Play: A Woman of No Importance, 1893

A satisfying meal can soften emotions, making forgiveness easier even toward close ones.

In simple terms: Good food eases forgiveness.

Key Takeaway

Share meals to heal relationships.

Themes

forgiveness food emotions relationships

Mood

warm thoughtful

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • dinner parties
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

social bonding culinary comfort

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does sharing food affect conflict?
  • Can meals replace apologies?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness also requires genuine remorse.

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