Quote by Jessamyn West

It's very easy to forgive others their mistakes, it takes more gut and gumption to forgive them for having witnessed your own.

It's very easy to forgive others their mistakes, it takes mo

Summary

This quote emphasizes the difficulty of forgiving others for witnessing our own mistakes. While forgiving someone for their own errors may come naturally, forgiving them for witnessing our own shortcomings requires more courage and resilience. It suggests that it is easier to excuse others' faults but harder to let go of the vulnerability we feel when they witness our flaws. This quote highlights the challenging nature of forgiving others for being witnesses to our mistakes and underscores the importance of empathy and understanding in cultivating forgiveness.

By Jessamyn West

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