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Category Archives: forgiveness
Hatred, in the course of time, kills the unhappy wretch who delights in nursing it in his bosom.
Hatred, in the course of time, kills the unhappy wretch who delights in nursing it in his bosom. – Giacomo Casanova What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, and it is about the end result of a lifetime of … Continue reading
Posted in anger, contemplation, forgiveness, hope, question, time
Tagged @QuietMindSystem, Giacomo Casanova, hatred, kills, time
3 Comments
For all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, “It might have been.”
For all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, “It might have been.” – John Greenleaf Whittier What does that mean? This quote is about regret and sadness. It is about what might have been, if only action had … Continue reading
Posted in action, confidence, decision, forgiveness, honest, preparation
Tagged @QuotableQuips, John Greenleaf Whittier, pen, sad, tongue
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Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses. – Confucius What does that mean? This is a beautiful quote, for its shortness, its symmetry, and its heart. Injuries can be dealt with in many ways, but they boil down to two basic ways. You … Continue reading
Posted in forgiveness, habits, happiness, kindness, love, virtue
Tagged @Sports_HQ, Confucius, injuries, kindness, never
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Who is there among us who does not prefer tolerance, respect and forgiveness of our failings to bigotry, disrespect, and resentment?
Who is there among us who does not prefer tolerance, respect and forgiveness of our failings to bigotry, disrespect, and resentment? – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote talks about opposites. Tolerance vs bigotry. Respect vs disrespect. Forgiveness vs resentment. … Continue reading
Posted in empathy, forgiveness, ideals, kindness, tolerance
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, prefer, respect, tolerance
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Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. – Dr. Seuss What does that mean? Dr Seuss had a certain way with words, didn’t he? “Be who … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, forgiveness, happiness, kindness, patience, tolerance
Tagged @Use140, are, Dr. Seuss, feel, mind
8 Comments
All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor.
All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candor. – Walt Whitman What does that mean? I like this quote because it gives me hope. I have many faults, but I also try to strive for transparency and honesty. … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, courage, failure, fear, forgiveness, honest
Tagged @Toltecjohn, faults, forgiven, perfect, Walt Whitman
2 Comments
Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is.
Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is. – Maxim Gorky What does that mean? If you’ve ever been to a wedding … Continue reading
Posted in caring, emotion, forgiveness, friendship, happiness, sharing
Tagged @Natural__Healer, hand, happiness, Maxim Gorky, small
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While revenge weakens society, forgiveness gives it strength.
While revenge weakens society, forgiveness gives it strength. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The quote starts by saying that revenge weakens society. Think about all those angry people, all looking to take revenge on those they feel have done … Continue reading
Posted in emotion, forgiveness, hope, strength, struggle, truth
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, revenge, strength
1 Comment
The problem with the world is that we draw our family circle too small
The problem with the world is that we draw our family circle too small. – Mother Teresa What does that mean? To me, the quote is telling us that we treat people in different manners depending on the label we … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, forgiveness, friendship, kindness, leadership, tolerance
Tagged @thequote, family, Mother Teresa, problem, world
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The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred
The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote lauds those who can conquer their inner demons of anger and hatred. In doing so, the quote says that it is … Continue reading
Posted in anger, compassion, cooperation, focus, forgiveness, setting an example
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, conquer, Dalai Lama, hate, hero
2 Comments
If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother
If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is an old translation which I’d like to make sound a little more … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, compassion, forgiveness, friendship, loyalty, patience
Tagged @philo_quotes, brother, Epictetus, friend, wrong
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Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears
Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This quote is classic Stoic (as one might expect). It urges us to reject your sense of injury. This, in turn, causes the injury … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, forgiveness, happiness, peace, relaxation, tolerance
Tagged @philo_quotes, injury, Marcus Aurelius, peace of mind, stoic
7 Comments
If you use violence, you may get temporary satisfaction. But the nature of violence is unpredictable – it gives rise to unexpected results
If you use violence, you may get temporary satisfaction. But the nature of violence is unpredictable – it gives rise to unexpected results. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is all about a short-term feel-good solution compared … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, emotion, forgiveness, kindness, setting an example
Tagged @DalaiLama, calm, Dalai Lama, setting an example, violence
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