Quote by Henry Wheeler Shaw

It is a very delicate job to forgive a man, without lowering him in his own estimation, and yours too.

It is a very delicate job to forgive a man, without lowering

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This quote suggests that forgiving someone can be a delicate task. The act of forgiveness should not diminish the self-worth or integrity of the person being forgiven, nor should it diminish the esteem and self-worth of the forgiver. In other words, forgivers should find a way to extend forgiveness while still preserving the dignity and self-respect of all parties involved.

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