Bien sur, il me pardonnera; c'est son metier. [Of course he will forgive me; that's his job.]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Heine notes that forgiveness is part of someone's job.
- In plain terms
- Forgiving is his work.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that some roles entail forgiveness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can forgiveness truly be a job?
- How does professional forgiveness differ from personal?
Another view
It simplifies complex human emotions to a job function.
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