Nothing is more durable than the dynasty of Doubt; for he reigns in the hearts of all his people, but gives satisfaction to none of them, and yet he is the only despot who can never die, while any of his subjects live.
Charles Caleb ColtonRead
Forgiveness, that noblest of all self-denial, is a virtue which he alone who can practise in himself can willingly believe in another.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Forgiveness is a high moral quality that requires personal practice before it can be accepted or believed in others.
This quote emphasizes the intrinsic nature of forgiveness and how it is an essential virtue that a person must embody within themselves before they can sincerely believe in the capacity for others to forgive. It suggests that the act of forgiving is not just an external gesture but requires deep personal understanding and acceptance of its value.
Themes
ForgivenessVirtueSelf-DenialBeliefUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a talk on personal growth, one could use this quote to illustrate the importance of self-forgiveness.
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