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“Forgiveness is not the misguided act of condoning irresponsible, hurtful behavior. Nor is it a superficial turning of the other cheek that leaves us feeling victimized and martyred. Rather it is the finishing of old business that allows us to experience the present, free of contamination from the past.”

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“When you hold resentment toward another, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and get free.”

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“Sincere forgiveness isn't colored with expectations that the other person apologize or change. Don't worry whether or not they finally understand you. Love them and release them. Life feeds back truth to people in its own way and time.”

Sara Paddison quotes

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“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”

Mahatma Gandhi quotes (Indian Philosopher, internationally esteemed for his doctrine of nonviolent protest, 1869-1948)

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“You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.”

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“Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.”

Paul Boese quotes

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“Holding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life.”

Joan Lunden quotes

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“Every one says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.”

C.S. Lewis quotes (British Scholar and Novelist. 1898-1963)

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“For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed?”

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“Without forgiveness life is governed by an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation”

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“Forgiveness is the oil of relationships”

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