I know forgiveness is a man's duty, but, to my thinking, that can only mean as you're to … - George Eliot

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Man's freedom is relative and it cannot be held solely responsible for the imperfection of his nature.

George Eliot

I know forgiveness is a man's duty, but, to my thinking, that can only mean as you're to give up all thoughts o' taking revenge: it can never mean as you're t' have your old feelings back again, for that's not possible.

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