to err is human, to forgive divine

to err is human (to forgive is divine)

proverb Being fallible and making mistakes is inherent to being a human, and forgiving such mistakes is a transcendent act. I know you're mad at your brother because he lied, but to err is human, you know. To forgive is divine.

to err is human, to forgive divine

it is human nature to make mistakes yourself while finding it hard to forgive others. proverb

See also: divine, err, forgive

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To err is human, to forgive divine. (Alexander Pope)

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