Forgiveness: 'The ability to forgive is one of man's greatest achievements.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Forgiveness is a high human accomplishment that requires significant inner strength.
- In plain terms
- Being able to forgive is very hard but shows great character.
- What can you take from it?
- Forgiveness is a sign of personal strength.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does forgiveness mean to you?
- Why is it hard to forgive?
Another view
It can be difficult to forgive when harm is severe.
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