human
No, no, he would answer on such occasions.
gpt
I have forgiven him before God and men; but have to do with his people as though it had not been, I cannot.
human
Pedro, Pedro, that is not forgiveness, said the priest.
gpt
It is the letter but not the spirit of the law.
human
Father, replied the poor man,
gpt
God does not ask what is impossible.
human
No, but what he requires is possible.
gpt
Sir, you want me to be a saint, and I am not one; it is enough for me to be a good Christian, and forgive. Have I molested them? Have I sought justice? What more can I do?
human
Pedro, returning good for evil, wise men walk in peace.
gpt
Mercy, mercy, father! why shave so close as to lay bare the brains? God help and favor them; but each in his own house, and God with us all.