Not forgiving is like
drinking rat poison
and then waiting
for the rat to die.
Anne Lamott,
Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith
(*1954, American novelist and non-fiction writer)
When I learned to forgive,
it was like a million pounds
were lifted from me.
Reba McEntire
(*1955, American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer)
Any man can seek revenge;
it takes a king or a prince
to grant a pardon.
Arthur J. Rehrat
It takes a strong person to say sorry,
and an even stronger person to forgive.
Unknown Author
To heal a wound
you have to stop touching it.
Unknown Author
Who forgives wins.
African Proverb
Forgiveness is
more satisfying than revenge.
Arab Proverb
Weaklings never
forgive their enemies.
Chinese Proverb
If you offend, ask for pardon;
if offended, forgive.
Ethiopian Proverb
Forgive and forget.
German Proverb
