Quote by Sydney J. Harris

A winner rebukes and forgives; a loser is too timid to rebuke and too petty to forgive

A winner rebukes and forgives; a loser is too timid to rebuk

Summary

This quote emphasizes the qualities of a winner and a loser in terms of handling conflicts and grudges. It suggests that winners are courageous enough to address and express disapproval for wrongdoing, but also possess the capacity to forgive and let go of grievances. On the other hand, losers are portrayed as lacking the boldness to confront issues and being too small-minded to forgive others. Overall, the quote suggests that winners exhibit strength, maturity, and the ability to resolve conflicts, while losers tend to hold onto resentment and avoid confronting problems.

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