A woman can forgive a man for the harm he does her...but she can never forgive him for the sacrifices he makes on her account.
-- W. Somerset Maugham
2006-10-14 04:45:47 · 8 answers · asked by cheerfulwife 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I think it means to me that she can forgive harm whether physical or mental he puts on her but what good things he does (sounds like an oxymoron) she can't forgive because they are not worth forgiving - there good things! I could see that if a husband had said little things that weren't devasting to her body or soul, but otherwise - the forgiveness is switched and confused. Maybe thats just me! Good luck with that!
2006-10-14 04:54:01 · answer #1 · answered by curiousgeorgette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that this quote speaks of some selfishness on the behalf of the woman. It seems as if its all about her. Her forgiveness ,her lack of needs being met regardless of the other persons sacrifices and his needs being met ,and she simply did,nt get that its done willingly for her.
I see self absorbency .
If the quote were more specific on the type of harm he has did to her I could say more.
2006-10-14 12:35:30 · answer #2 · answered by ~♥ L ♥~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A true sacrifice is something given up for something or someone of more importance. Being more important she would have nothing to forgive.
2006-10-14 21:53:03 · answer #3 · answered by Annie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it means that Woman is the ultimate sacrificer, because she can forgive him the wrong he does to her but not the wrong he does to himself. She doesn't want him to sacrifice himself on her behalf and so she can't forgive him for that.
(I think)
2006-10-14 12:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by Free Spirit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she can't forgive something that is not wrong. Making sacrifices are made in love. why would she forgive him for showing his love and need for her?
2006-10-14 12:46:56 · answer #5 · answered by autumnbrookblue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh boy.
I would take it to mean that She could forgive transgression on his part, forgive hurtful things, but that She will not praise him for the good that he does for her, making him feel Unappreciated.
2006-10-14 11:51:26 · answer #6 · answered by Paul S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this Maugham person is an idiot.
2006-10-14 11:50:09 · answer #7 · answered by lizardmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that seems totally backwards!
2006-10-14 11:48:07 · answer #8 · answered by Lesleann 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋