Grudge Quotes

Lines on resentment, forgiveness, and finally setting it down.

These quotes look at grudges from both sides — the discipline of releasing one even when the hurt runs deep, and the honest admission that a grudge is easy to hold and hard to justify. One line even separates attacking a broken system from holding a Conflict against the person caught inside it.


Whether it's a cinematic grudge played for horror or a quiet refusal to hold one against someone who wronged you, the throughline is the same: a grudge is a weight you choose to keep carrying. Pair these with quotes on Emotion or Release for more on moving past old hurt.