For there are two kinds of forgiveness in the world: the one you practice because everything really is all right, and what went before is mended. The other kind of forgiveness you practice because someone needs desperately to be forgiven, or because you need just as badly to forgive them, for a heart can grab hold of old wounds and go sour as milk over them.

Summary

This quote highlights the two different types of forgiveness. The first type is based on the belief that everything is truly alright and that any past scars have been healed. The second type of forgiveness arises from a deep need for either oneself or someone else to be forgiven, as clinging onto old wounds can negatively impact our emotional well-being. It emphasizes the importance of forgiving not only for the sake of others but also for our own peace of mind.

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