Grudge

Do you hold grudges or do you believe in forgive and forget?

I try to hold grudges. A grudge is necessary sometimes, even admirable, especially if you’ve been badly wronged. In fact, some of my favorite people are vengeful as gods—a loveable quality, I feel, and a sign of wisdom and vitality. But I tend to forget things inadvertently. I remember that I want to dislike the person and that there is a reason to do so. Sometimes I recall a vague outline of whatever they did to hurt me. But the ang...