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“Forgiveness is not a matter of feeling superior, of feeling sorry for our parents because they didn't' know any better. It comes when we understand that as humans we all do the very best we can, and we can't ask for more than that. Forgiveness is making the choice to find no more value in anger…” quote by Gerald Jampolsky
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“Forgiveness is not a matter of feeling superior, of feeling sorry for our parents because they didn't' know any better. It comes when we understand that as humans we all do the very best we can, and we can't ask for more than that. Forgiveness is making the choice to find no more value in anger, and to see that we are all God's light, all joined, and the separations we feel are only part of the illusions of the ego.”

Gerald Jampolsky

About This Quote

Source Book: The Gift of Forgiveness by Gerald Jampolsky, 1995

Forgiveness arises from recognizing shared human imperfection and releasing anger, seeing all as connected light.

In simple terms: Forgiveness is letting go of anger by seeing shared humanity.

Key Takeaway

Release anger, embrace shared humanity.

Themes

forgiveness humility connection

Mood

compassionate hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family conflict
  • personal betrayal
  • social tension

Key Concepts

human imperfection ego illusion spiritual unity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does forgiveness mean to you?
  • How can you practice it daily?
A Different Perspective

May be hard when harm is severe.

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