Quote by Alice Duer Miller

Genuine forgiveness does not deny anger but faces it head-on.

Genuine forgiveness does not deny anger but faces it head-on

Summary

This quote emphasizes that true forgiveness does not involve suppressing or ignoring anger but rather, acknowledging and confronting it directly. It suggests that forgiveness requires individuals to honestly recognize and experience their anger without avoiding or denying it. By actively confronting their anger, individuals can work through their feelings and eventually arrive at a place of genuine forgiveness. This quote highlights the importance of facing emotions head-on in the process of forgiveness, rather than attempting to push them aside or pretend they do not exist.

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