I have gone through what no other mortal on earth has gone through; I put my lips to the hands of the man who has killed my children.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims unique suffering by having forgiven or confronted their children's killer.
- In plain terms
- I suffered more than anyone by shaking hands with my children's killer.
- What can you take from it?
- Extreme personal loss can lead to unique acts of forgiveness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you forgive someone who caused great pain?
- What defines unique suffering?
Another view
Forgiveness is not always possible or required for healing.
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