Words are wind, Brienne told herself. They cannot hurt you. Let them wash over you.
George R. R. MartinRead
Oh, but my treasure, it is so much less exhausting. You only have to forgive once. To resent, you have to do it all day, every day. You have to keep remembering all the bad things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Forgiveness is less burdensome than holding onto resentment.
This quote by M. L. Stedman emphasizes the idea that forgiveness is a liberating choice that frees us from the weight of negative emotions. While resentment requires constant mental energy and focus on past grievances, forgiving someone allows us to move forward with less emotional exhaustion, highlighting the peace that comes with letting go.
Themes
ForgivenessResentmentEmotionsPeaceMental Burden
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on healing from past traumas, this quote can help illustrate the importance of forgiveness.
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