Skip to content

Aphiemi, the Greek word for "forgive," means to put…

“Aphiemi, the Greek word for "forgive," means to put something away, set it free, as well as to put one thing aside in order to move on to something else. Forgiveness is essentially a putting away of our anger toward another, putting it aside so that it no longer controls our lives. Only by doing…” quote by Catherine Clark Kroeger
Download Open image
““Aphiemi, the Greek word for "forgive," means to put something away, set it free, as well as to put one thing aside in order to move on to something else. Forgiveness is essentially a putting away of our anger toward another, putting it aside so that it no longer controls our lives. Only by doing so can we be free to move on to something better.””

Catherine Clark Kroeger

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Explains Greek “Aphiemi” meaning forgiveness, describing it as releasing anger to move forward.

In simple terms: Forgiveness frees us to progress.

Key Takeaway

Practice letting go of resentment.

Themes

forgiveness psychology culture emotion growth

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

educational reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal healing
  • conflict resolution
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to forgive without self‑loss?
  • What steps enable true release?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex hurt.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More Forgive quotes

Browse all 3,381 Forgive quotes