Holding a grudge does not hurt the person against whom the grudge is held, it hurts the one who holds it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Holding onto anger harms the person holding it more than the target. Forgiveness frees the self.
- In plain terms
- Grudges hurt you more than the other person.
- What can you take from it?
- Let go of grudges to protect your own well-being.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What grudge are you holding?
- How does it affect your peace?
Another view
Sometimes justice requires holding others accountable rather than forgiving.
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