Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just.
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Time heals griefs and quarrels, for we change and are no longer the same persons. Neither the offender nor the offended are any more themselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Time allows people to heal from emotional pain and conflicts, as individuals evolve over time.
This quote by Blaise Pascal expresses the idea that with the passage of time, people undergo personal change, which helps to mend emotional wounds and disputes. As individuals grow and alter their perspectives, the impact of past grievances diminishes, leading to a natural resolution in relationships and a shift in how one relates to both their past actions and the actions of others.
Themes
TimeHealingGriefChangeRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about forgiveness can emphasize the importance of patience in healing.
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