"To Err Is Human To Forgive Divine"
The phrase to "err is human, to forgive divine" is an idiom which is generally used in the English language. The verb "err" means something wrong. The first part “to err is human” means that every single person is fallible and bound to make mistakes, including ourselves. The second half of the phrase to refers to the act of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a mannerism of God as God is seen as being merciful.
"To err is human, to forgive divine" says we should try hard to forgive others because all people are human and make mistakes.
"To err is human, to forgive divine" also says that we are all human and we all make mistakes so we should all try hard to forgive other people when they make mistakes.
The world of people is "human" and the world of God is "divine". God's special power to forgive people for their mistakes is called "divine" mercy. When we forgive other people we are acting "divine".
Example: "I am still angry about what my manager did yesterday!" Answer: "It is best to just let it go;
Example: "your father deprived you of opportunity but let it go, to err is human to forgive divine".
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