Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

We often forgive those who bore us, but we cannot forgive those whom we bore.

We often forgive those who bore us, but we cannot forgive th

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This quote reflects the common tendency to forgive people for their faults or actions that may have caused us discomfort or boredom. However, it implies that it is much harder for people to forgive or overlook our own shortcomings and the moments when we may have been the source of boredom or dissatisfaction for others. It suggests that the accountability for being boring or uninteresting falls heavily upon ourselves and that it is difficult to expect forgiveness and understanding from others when we fail to engage or captivate them.

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