— Lewis B. Smedes"When we forgive evil we do not excuse it, we do not tolerate it, we do not smother it. We look the evil full in the face, call it what it is, let its horror shock and stun and enrage us, and only then do we forgive it."
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This quotation examines the core nature of Forgiveness as articulated by Lewis B. Smedes. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Forgiveness provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.
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