Quote by Kahlil Gibran

If the other person injures you, you may forget the injury; but if you injure him you will always remember.

If the other person injures you, you may forget the injury;

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone hurts us, it is possible to eventually forget about the pain and move on. However, if we are the ones inflicting harm upon another person, that act becomes harder to forget and lingers in our memory. It implies that being the cause of someone else's pain leaves a lasting impact on us, highlighting the importance of treating others with kindness and empathy.

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Forgiveness

By Kahlil Gibran

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