"Quality in a classical Greek sense is how to live with grace and intelligence, with bravery and mercy."

Forgiveness

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This reflection on forgiveness by Theodore White resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in forgiveness is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About Theodore White

Theodore Harold White was an American political journalist and historian, first known for his 1946 best-seller Thunder Out of China, reporting from China during World War II and then the Making of the President series.

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