A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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The real trouble about the duty of forgiveness is that you do it with all your might on Monday and then find on Wednesday that it hasn't stayed put and all has to be done over again.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Forgiveness is a continuous effort that requires constant attention and renewal.
C.S. Lewis highlights the challenging nature of forgiveness, suggesting that it is not a one-time act but rather an ongoing process. Despite putting in great effort to forgive someone, the feelings of hurt can resurface, necessitating a repeated commitment to forgive, which can be both frustrating and essential in maintaining healthy relationships.
Themes
ForgivenessRelationshipsEmotional HealingCommitmentStruggle
In practice
Example use cases
During a support group discussion on emotional healing, one might reference this quote to illustrate the ongoing nature of forgiveness.
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