Forgiveness Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
““... Papa's always had the ability to remember the good things and let the bad ones go." "Not a bad ability." "... I'm not sure. I think we have to remember it all before we can forgive it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Wrinkle in Time, 1962
Remembering good moments while releasing the bad is a skill that helps us process experiences and move toward forgiveness.
In simple terms: Keep the good, let go of the bad.
Practice selective memory for healing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- conflict resolution
- journaling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What bad memories do you need to release?
- How can you honor the good while letting go?
May overlook important lessons by discarding all bad memories.