Meaning of the word "to err is human, to forgive divine" in English
What does "to err is human, to forgive divine" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
to err is human, to forgive divine
US /tu ɛr ɪz ˈhjuːmən, tu fərˈɡɪv dɪˈvaɪn/
UK /tu ɜːr ɪz ˈhjuːmən, tu fəˈɡɪv dɪˈvaɪn/
Idiom
it is natural for human beings to make mistakes, and it is a noble or godlike quality to forgive them
Example:
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I know he messed up the project, but to err is human, to forgive divine.
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After their long argument, she decided that to err is human, to forgive divine and called him to apologize.