Quote by Dag Hammarskjold, Markings, 1964

Forgiveness is the answer to the child's dream of a miracle by which what is broken is made whole again, what is soiled is made clean again.

Forgiveness is the answer to the child's dream of a miracle

Summary

This quote suggests that forgiveness holds the power to fulfill the deep longing in every child's heart for a miraculous change. It implies that forgiveness has the ability to repair what is broken or damaged, bringing about healing and restoration. By forgiving, the quote implies that one can experience a sense of wholeness, where what was once tainted or stained is purified and transformed. In essence, forgiveness offers a solution for the child's fantasy of a magical transformation, wherein all that is flawed or impure can be rectified.

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By Dag Hammarskjold, Markings, 1964

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