The process of forgiveness -- indeed the chief reason for forgiveness -- is selfish. The reason to forgive others is not for their sake. They are not likely to know that they need to be forgiven. They're not likely to remember their offense. They are likely to say, "You just made that up." They may even be dead. The reason to forgive is for our own sake. For our own health. Because beyond that point needed for healing, if we hold on to our anger, we stop growing and our souls begin to shrivel.
M. Scott Peck Further Along the Road Less Traveled: The Unending Journey Toward Spiritual Growth
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Anger dies quickly with a good man.
English proverb The Prentice-Hall Encyclopedia of World Proverbs
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To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness.
Robert Muller Love and Relationships: Inspirations for Meditation and Spiritual Growth
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One mistake will never kill you. The same mistake over ``and over again will.
Harvey Mackay Harvey Mackay's column, "Fear of making mistakes is biggest mistake" in the 8/2/98 Arizona Republic.
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Forgiveness is the key to every aspect of spiritual growth.
Charles F. Stanley "The Victorious Pursuit: Winning Over Life's Struggles" by Charles F. Stanley, InTouch, March 1999.
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The more we know, the better we forgive. Whoe'er feels deeply, feels for all that live.
Mme. de Stael Treasury of Women's Quotations
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Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.
Hannah Arendt Treasury of Women's Quotations
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