Yet is it more honourable, and just, and upright, and pleasing, to treasure in the memory good acts than bad.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Remembering good acts is more noble than dwelling on bad ones.
- In plain terms
- It is better to remember the good things people did.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on the positive in memory.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you choose to remember?
- Is forgetting bad things virtuous?
Another view
Ignoring bad acts can enable repeat offenses.
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