God may forgive you, but I never can.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims personal unforgiveness despite divine forgiveness.
- In plain terms
- I will never forgive you even if God does.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal grudges can outlast divine ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is unforgiveness ever justified?
- What does forgiveness cost?
Another view
Holding grudges often harms the holder more than the target.
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