Asking for forgiveness Quote by Maya Angelou
“If we all hold on to the mistake, we can't see our own glory in the mirror because we have the mistake between our faces and the mirror; we can't see what we're capable of being. You can ask forgiveness of others, but in the end the real forgiveness is in one's own self.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, likely interview or public talk, date unspecified
Holding onto mistakes blocks self‑recognition; true forgiveness comes from within, not from others.
In simple terms: Mistakes hide our potential; self‑forgiveness reveals it.
Key Takeaway
Release past errors to see your true worth.
Themes
self‑acceptance
forgiveness
self‑awareness
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal journaling
- conflict resolution
- self‑esteem building
Key Concepts
psychology
personal growth
reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What mistake are you clinging to?
- How can you practice self‑forgiveness daily?
A Different Perspective
Self‑criticism can persist despite forgiveness, requiring ongoing effort.
![“People in the world ask for forgiveness, but [true] ‘pratikraman’ does not happen by doing that. That is like when people casually say ‘sorry’ or ‘thank you’. There is no significance in that; the significance is of ‘alochana-pratikraman-pratyakhyan’ (acknowledgement of the mistake, repentance and…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4f7/dada-bhagwan-31_acknowledment_people-in-the-world-ask-for-forgiveness_245419.jpg)
