Forgiveness Quotes Flashcards
- “We have come to know man as he really is. After all, man is that being who invented the gas chambers of Auschwitz; however, he is also that being who entered those gas chambers upright, with the Lord’s Prayer or the Shema Yisrael on his lips.”
Frankl highlights the complexity of human nature, acknowledging both the capacity for great evil and the potential for goodness and spirituality. This quote suggests that even in the face of unimaginable cruelty, there were moments of spiritual transcendence and humanity, which can lead to understanding and, possibly, forgiveness.
- “If there is a meaning in life at all, then there must be a meaning in suffering. Suffering is an ineradicable part of life, even as fate and death. Without suffering and death, human life cannot be complete.”
Frankl suggests that understanding the human capacity for suffering and the existential challenges people face can lead to compassion and forgiveness. Recognizing the universal human experience of suffering can foster empathy and a willingness to forgive.
- “Love is the only way to grasp another human being in the innermost core of his personality. No one can become fully aware of the very essence of another human being unless he loves him.”
While not directly about forgiveness, this quote emphasizes the power of love and understanding in human relationships. Love and compassion can lead to empathy and forgiveness, allowing us to see others beyond their actions or faults.
