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“Unforgiveness is like cancer; it will eat you from the inside out. It is not about the other person and it does not diminish what he's done. But the forgiveness is for me.” “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” ~Lewis B. Smedes Ψ” quote by Ryan Toohey
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““Unforgiveness is like cancer; it will eat you from the inside out. It is not about the other person and it does not diminish what he's done. But the forgiveness is for me.” “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” ~Lewis B. Smedes Ψ””

Ryan Toohey

About This Quote

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

Holding resentment harms you internally; forgiveness frees you, not the offender.

In simple terms: Resentment harms you; forgiveness frees you.

Key Takeaway

Practice forgiveness for personal peace.

Themes

forgiveness self‑healing emotional health

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice spiritual

When to use this quote

  • relationship conflict
  • personal trauma
  • daily stress

Key Concepts

psychology spirituality personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What resentment do you cling to?
  • How could release change you?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness may feel unjust when harm is great.

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