The grudge evokes the acrid and disgusting smell of rancidity, it mixes with rancidity, envy, anger, revenge while forgiveness is ransom to find peace, is a positive attitude. In this essay he urges us to seek a different perspective and, letting ourselves be guided by philosophical reflection, to see something that we had not seen before.
Forgiveness is a paradox while rancor is an expression of our human nature because every offence directed at ourselves is a narcissistic wound and defending our survival is a legitimate mental and physiological response. Every crack in our identity causes grief and pain needs time to work, breathe and regain balance.