People, in general, would rather die than forgive. It's that hard

People, in general, would rather die than forgive. It's that hard

In her novel "The Secret Life of Bees," Sue Monk Kidd explores the theme of forgiveness and the difficulty that many people face when it comes to letting go of past hurts. The quote "People, in general, would rather die than forgive. It's that hard" speaks to the deep-seated emotions and pain that can accompany the act of forgiveness.

Forgiveness is often seen as a sign of weakness, as if by forgiving someone who has wronged us, we are somehow condoning their actions or letting them off the hook. However, forgiveness is not about excusing or forgetting what has been done to us; it is about releasing ourselves from the burden of anger and resentment that can weigh us down and prevent us from moving forward.