What does this quote from Al Pacino in 88 Minutes mean?

Question

"I've learned that time does not heal the wound. It will although, in it's most merciful way, plant the edge ever so slightly"

-Jack Grahmn (Al Pacino)

What does this quote mean?

Answer 1

although it may become less painful, it never fully heals

Answer 2

What that quote mean to me is that no matter how long the pain is there because it leaves a mark in your heat.You never forget you can forgive but not forget

Beth :) :)

Answer 3

I would think that time doesnt heal the wound ..plant the edge dulls the pain.

Answer 4

in his case, time did not heal all wounds...but it tell him where things stood