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What does it mean?
Hurting someone who forgives is worse than hurting someone who won't. Compassion shouldn't be exploited.
In plain terms
It is worse to hurt someone who forgives.
What can you take from it?
Forgiveness makes a person more vulnerable to harm.

Where it applies

  • betrayal
  • conflict
  • moral reasoning

Putting it to work

  • respect forgiveness as a vulnerability
  • consider intent before causing hurt

Questions to consider

  • Have you been taken advantage of for forgiving?
  • Is forgiveness a weakness or strength?

Another view

Forgiveness does not always protect against harm.

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