“Forgive me my nonsense, as I also forgive the nonsense of those that think they talk sense.”
— Robert Frost
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People make mistakes and say things that don’t always make sense. The quote suggests that we should be kind and forgive others for their silly or mistaken words, just as we hope they will forgive us when we say things that aren't very smart. Imagine a friend who insists on giving you advice about something they know little about, like telling you how to do your job. Instead of getting angry, we should understand that we all do this sometimes. We think we are making sense, but to others, it might sound like nonsense. By being forgiving and patient with each other, we create more harmony and less conflict in our relationships.
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