The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the na?ve forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget.

Summary

This quote suggests that different types of people handle forgiveness and remembrance differently. The stupid, who lack intelligence or wisdom, are unable to forgive and hold grudges. The naive, who are innocent or inexperienced, forgive easily without remembering the wrong done to them. The wise, however, possess both forgiveness and understanding, choosing to let go of the resentment but retaining the knowledge of the past actions. In other words, the wise understand the importance of learning from the past while also moving forward.

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