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“Jesus taught us how to forgive out of love, how to forget out of humility. So let us examine our hearts and see if there is any unforgiven hurt -- any unforgotten bitterness! It is easy to love those who are far away. It isn't always easy to love those who are right next to us. It is easier to…” quote by Mother Teresa
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“Jesus taught us how to forgive out of love, how to forget out of humility. So let us examine our hearts and see if there is any unforgiven hurt -- any unforgotten bitterness! It is easy to love those who are far away. It isn't always easy to love those who are right next to us. It is easier to offer food to the hungry than to answer the lonely suffering of someone who lacks love right in one”

Mother Teresa

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Compassionate Living, 1975

Forgiveness stems from love; humility helps us forget hurt; loving those near is harder than distant.

In simple terms: Love and humility enable forgiveness, especially for close ones.

Key Takeaway

Practice love and humility to heal personal wounds.

Themes

forgiveness love humility compassion

Mood

compassionate spiritual

Type

religious inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family
  • personal relationships
  • community service

Key Concepts

empathy relationship dynamics spiritual growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance forgiveness with self‑respect?
  • What steps help us love those closest to us?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness without boundaries can enable abuse.

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