“But how? How can you just get over these things, darling?...You've had so much strife but you're always happy. How do you do it?' 'I choose to...I can leave myself to rot in the past, spend my time hating people for what happened, like my father did, or I can forgive and forget.' 'But it's not that easy.' He smiled that Frank smile. 'Oh, but my treasure, it is so much less exhausting. You only have to forgive once. To resent, you have to do it all day, every day. You have to keep remembering all the bad things...I would have to make a list, a very, very long list and make sure I hated the people on it the right amount. That I did a proper job of hating, too: very Teutonic! No' - his voice became sober- 'we always have a choice. All of us.”
Quote by M. L. Stedman
Work
The Light Between Oceans
This novel follows a lighthouse keeper and his wife who discover a baby washed ashore on a remote island. The story delves into the complexities of their decision-making and the profound impact it has on their lives and the lives of others. more
Author
M. L. Stedman
M. L. Stedman is a British author known for his profound psychological portrayals and complex emotional narratives. Although the exact dates of his birth and death are unknown, his works have had a significant impact in the literary world. more
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