The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget.

Summary

This quote suggests that three types of people exist when it comes to forgiveness and memory. The first type, the stupid, hold grudges and cannot move past a wrongdoing. The naive tend to forgive easily and forget about the offense. However, the wise individuals also forgive, but they do not forget the lesson learned from the experience. They acknowledge the past, use it as a guide, and make sure not to repeat the same mistakes again. It implies that wisdom lies in forgiving genuinely, while allowing the memory to shape one's future actions.