Forgiving Quotes
On forgiving people, sports, and even yourself.
These quotes use 'forgiving' in two senses at once, literal forgiveness of enemies and personal flaws, and the more figurative sense of a sport or material that allows for mistakes. It's a thoughtful companion to our Desire page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What two senses of 'forgiving' appear across these quotes?
One is the literal, emotional sense of forgiving people, including real enemies, and the other is a more figurative sense describing sports or materials that allow room for mistakes. The word does double duty throughout the page.
Is there a quote about a sport being unforgiving?
Yes, one line calls a particular sport not very forgiving, meaning small mistakes tend to carry real consequences. It's a good example of the more figurative use of the word.
Do any quotes talk about forgiving real enemies?
One speaker admits to always struggling with the idea of forgiving their enemies, keeping the emotional difficulty of the topic front and center. That fits naturally with our Desire page on wanting to change how we feel.
Is there a quote comparing water to forgiveness?
Yes, one line describes water as very forgiving, noting that everything simply lifts in water rather than sinking permanently. It's a gentle, physical metaphor for a much harder emotional idea.
Is there a quote about wanting to become a more forgiving person?
One speaker expresses a desire to be forgiving and non-judgmental, framing it as an ongoing personal goal rather than something already achieved. Our Easy Thing page touches on why that kind of change rarely feels simple.
One line compares water's forgiving nature to the emotional forgiveness people struggle to offer each other. For more on why letting go rarely feels like the easy choice, our Easy Thing page continues the theme.
