The spirit of forgiveness is recognised universally. The philosophy is not peculiar to any geographical location in particular. It is a quality of mind that is not endowed equally to individuals. There is a saying: “Mortals are equally born, but we are not equally talented.” Like the five fingers of our hands, we mortals are not equal. We do not, and cannot operate on identical wavelength. Individuals cannot behave in the like manner as the biological parents. If they do, it is by accident. Therefore, all of us may not possess the quality of forgiving spirit. It is often commented: “That man is a chip off the old block,” meaning that in physical appearance, he is like the father or the mother; ditto to attitude.
The ability to pardon offender(s) is inborn; an innate tendency,…
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