Quote by Henry Ward Beecher
I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a canceled note -- torn in two, and burned up, so that it never can be shown against one.
Summary
This quote suggests that claiming to forgive someone while still holding onto the memory of their wrongdoing indicates an unwillingness to truly forgive. The comparison to a canceled note being torn in two and burned symbolizes complete erasure of the offense, ensuring it can no longer be used against the forgiven person. The quote implies that true forgiveness requires letting go of all resentment and moving forward without holding onto past transgressions.
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