The father and son had yet another loud argument at home over these matters. In truth, neither was at fault; the only mistake lay in one's overwhelming selfishness, which repeatedly caused harm to one's own family.
"Everyone else's mistakes can be forgiven by their loved ones. Why can't I be forgiven? I admit I've done wrong. I know the wrongs I've committed have made you all unable to forgive me, unable to feel at peace. But can't you forgive me just this once?"
