The human race is neither infallible nor omniscient. Nature gives its members no automatic guarantee of their mental efficiency and therefore, they are capable, although sometimes in ignorance, of error, evasion, and other betrayals. In trusting others, such ills, whether they be intentional or otherwise, are inevitable. In reaction to these harms, one has several options. To avenge the act would be fuelling a never-ending fire in which neither party ever gains a desirable emotional change. In following the ancient epigraph, "forgive and forget," one denies the act ever occurred in a desire to take the effortless route. Therefore, in facing infidelity to the mind, body, or soul, one should aspire to a third option: remember the sin and despite it, still concede pardon.

To begin with, the act of retribution serves no constructive purpose and only those incapable of compassion employ it. Those who find it hardest...