Ability Quote by Gordon B. Hinckley
“We are all prone to brood on the evil done us. That brooding becomes as a gnawing and destructive canker. Is there a virtue more in need of application in our time than the virtue of forgiving and forgetting? There are those who would look upon this as a sign of weakness. Is it? I submit that it takes neither strength nor intelligence to brood in anger over wrongs suffered, to go through life with a spirit of vindictiveness, to dissipate one’s abilities in planning retribution. There is no peace in the nursing of a grudge. There is no happiness in living for the day when you can ‘get even.”
About This Quote
Holding grudges is destructive; forgiveness and forgetting are virtues that promote peace and happiness, contrary to perceptions of weakness.
In simple terms: Forgiveness frees you from bitterness.
Key Takeaway
Practice forgiveness, let go.
Themes
forgiveness
peace
emotional health
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- personal reflection
- community dialogue
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- What does forgiveness truly mean?
- How can you cultivate it daily?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness may be seen as surrender.
