April 10, 2006

In his own estimation

It is a very delicate job to forgive a man, without lowering him in his own estimation, and yours too.

Josh Billings, 1818-1885

4 comments:

Vikrum said...

I don't get it.

Dilip D'Souza said...

Vik, just been thinking I'd put up an occasional quote here, so this is just the first in the series. (Well, I hope it will be a series).

Abi said...

After reading that quote, I am sure a lot of people were shuddering at the thought of being forgiven! Thanks for the clarification, Dilip.

Dilip D'Souza said...

Well Abi, I hope you forgive me...