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“He who forgiveth, and is reconciled unto his enemy, shall receive his reward from God; for he loveth not the unjust doers.” quote by Thomas Szasz
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“He who forgiveth, and is reconciled unto his enemy, shall receive his reward from God; for he loveth not the unjust doers.”

Thomas Szasz

About This Quote

Source Book: The Myth of Mental Illness, Thomas Szasz, 1961

Forgiving enemies and reconciling with them yields divine reward, unlike loving the unjust.

In simple terms: Forgiveness brings divine reward, not love for the unjust.

Key Takeaway

Practice forgiveness toward adversaries.

Themes

forgiveness reconciliation spirituality

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal relationships
  • restorative justice

Key Concepts

ethical philosophy theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps help you forgive?
  • Can reconciliation be achieved without justice?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness can be emotionally taxing.

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