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Forgave Quotes

Quotes on forgiveness, grudges, and letting go

These forgave quotes weigh personal grudges against historical ones, from a writer never fully forgiven by English critics to nations that forgave entire war debts.

It seems to me the American people never really forgave the Democrats for being right about Vietnam.

Quotes by Paul Begala

I forgave the DAR many years ago. You lose a lot of time hating people.

Quotes by Marian Anderson

I don't think the English like me. I sold a colossal best seller in America, and they never really forgave me.

Quotes by John Fowles

Germany, Japan and, to a lesser extent, Britain and Italy, were lifted out of the debris of war by the Americans who poured in billions of dollars and forgave other billions in debts.

Quotes by Gordon Sinclair

Actress Quotes

I was nourished and nurtured at Stratford as a very young actress. They guided me and forgave me!

Quotes by Diana Rigg

What Peter Jackson proved with 'Lord Of The Rings' movies is that you could make various changes, and you could pull things around, but as long as it was in the spirit of the storytelling, and because he made The...

Quotes by Cheo Hodari Coker

I always forgave my students, like Jesus.

Quotes by Bikram Choudhury

Historically, narratives of forgiveness were part of both the anti-slavery movement and the civil rights movement in America. 'Uncle Tom's Cabin,' for instance, was based loosely on the life of the Rev. Josiah Henson, who forgave his master that wanted...

Quotes by Anthea Butler

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of forgiveness appear in these quotes?
Personal grudges, national reconciliation after war, and political forgiveness all show up across this collection.
Is there a quote about being personally forgiven, or not?
Yes, one recalls that English audiences never really forgave them for selling a colossal bestseller in America.
Does letting go of a grudge appear here?
Yes, one speaker says they forgave an old grievance years ago, adding that hating people wastes time.
How is forgiveness discussed after war?
One quote notes Germany, Japan, Britain, and Italy were lifted from war's debris after debts were forgiven.
Is there a political example of forgiveness withheld?
Yes, one argues the American People never truly forgave the Democrats for being right about Vietnam.

Politics gets its own reckoning too, as one line claims the American People never truly forgave a party for being right about Vietnam.