GS4 (Ethics)

Given are two quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context : (150 words each)

a) “The weak can never forgive; forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”

b) “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.”

Previous Year UPSC Question [2015]