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Enduring and forgiving are two different things. You must not forgive the cruelty of this world. It's our duty as human beings to be angry at injustice. But we must also endure it. Because someone must sever this chain of hatred.
Hiromu Arakawa
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Enduring injustice is vital, but that doesn't mean we should forgive it; anger at cruelty is necessary for change.

This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing and being angered by the injustices in the world rather than forgiving them. It advocates for a deep emotional response to cruelty as a catalyst for change, while also highlighting the need for endurance in the face of ongoing adversity, suggesting that our collective effort is necessary to break the cycles of hatred and wrongdoing.

Themes

InjusticeEnduranceForgivenessAngerCrueltyHumanity

In practice

Example use cases

Use this quote during a speech on social justice to inspire action.

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