Dear HDF,

Let me walk through a hypothetical situation:

Employee X provides false information. Organization Y employs Mr X without verification. Manipulative Mr X becomes an irreplaceable asset.

In due course Org Y figures out the malpractice but doesn't initiate disciplinary actions as immediate replacement was not a viable solution. So Org Y waits for the right time to arrive. Mr X understands Org Y's dilemma and consolidates its position.

And when the right time arrives, Org Y also finds out that replacement can not be done without inflicting certain degree of harm to the self.
In the above context,

What is the difference between seeking justice and taking revenge?

What is the difference between valor and cowardice?

What is the difference between forgiveness and punishment?