I tried to manipulate and control people and I harbored resentment. I wanted to be forgiven but I wouldn't forgive others.

Lauryn Hill
I tried to manipulate and control people and I harbored...
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The quote, “I tried to manipulate and control people and I harbored resentment.” suggests that the person had a poor sense of self-worth and was trying to hide that fact by controlling and manipulating others.The quote continues to suggest that the person felt great resentment because his ego was so low. He didn't feel deserving of forgiveness and was using others to prop him up.

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