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The quote says forgiveness is an act of kindness, not a reward for good behavior. It suggests that forgiveness meets a need in the person who is forgiven, even when they have not earned it. The focus is on compassion rather than deservingness.
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About Joss Whedon
American filmmaker, comic book writer, and composer
Joss Whedon is an American filmmaker, comic book writer, and composer. He is known for creating a string of television series and films, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Dollhouse, The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and The Nevers. His work often moves between genre television, online musical comedy, and big-budget science fiction. He became especially well known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff Angel, then for Firefly and later for his Marvel projects, which brought his name to a wider audience.
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Books by Joss Whedon
Astonishing X-Men
2004
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer
2003
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
2003
Fray
2003
The Willow Files, Vol. 2
2001