Lawrence said something uncomplimentary about complex men who know how sacrifice lifts up the redeemer and casts down the bought; I think the same is true of forgiveness. A former friend of mine used to call it "bigger-manning" someone, when you are deliberately "more mature" rather than giving in to the more natural urge to kick someone in the shin and call them a fuckhole, so that anyone watching will know that you are the better person.
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branchandroot
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Date: 2012-04-12 08:39 pm (UTC)