“ One easily forgets the faults of children when they return to their duty. ”
Molière, The Miser (1668). copy citation
| Author | Molière |
|---|---|
| Source | The Miser |
| Topic | duty fault |
| Date | 1668 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Charles Heron Wall |
| Weblink | https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Miser_(Moliere) |
Context
“I beg your pardon, father, for having been angry.
Har. It is nothing.
Cle. I assure you that I feel very sorry about it.
Har. I am very happy to see you reasonable again.
Cle. How very kind of you so soon to forget my fault.
Har. One easily forgets the faults of children when they return to their duty.
Cle. What! you are not angry with me for my extravagant behaviour?
Har. By your submission and respectful conduct you compel me to forget my anger.
Cle. I assure you, father, I shall for ever keep in heart the remembrance of all your kindness.”
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