Alice Miller Quotes

People say that forgiving is my flaw, but I really believe that holding grudges and anger is a waste of energy.

Forgiving is one of the most difficult things for a human being to do, but I think it means looking at some slight you feel, putting yourself in the position of the other person, and wiping away any sort of resentment and antagonism you feel toward them. Then let that other person know that everything is perfectly friendly and normal between you.

I can't hold a grudge anyway.

I've had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know why? While you're carrying a grudge, they're out dancing.

People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.

I don't resent anything.

One of the most lasting pleasures you can experience is the feeling that comes over you when you genuinely forgive an enemy - whether he knows it or not.

You've just got to have a sense of respect for the person you have children with. Anger doesn't help anybody. Ultimately you have to say forgiveness is important, and honoring what you had together is important. But it's easy to say and harder to do.

I never hold a grudge.

Do not grieve yourself too much for those you hate, nor yet forget them utterly.

I'm just a person who forgives and forgets. I have a hard time holding grudges.

I was mad at Screen Gems, but I'm not mad at them anymore.

I don't hold grudges.

How does one know if she has forgiven? You tend to feel sorrow over the circumstance instead of rage, you tend to feel sorry for the person rather than angry with him. You tend to have nothing left to say about it all.

The most important thing that I learned in growing up is that forgiveness is something that, when you do it, you free yourself to move on.

It's toughest to forgive ourselves. So it's probably best to start with other people. It's almost like peeling an onion. Layer by layer, forgiving others, you really do get to the point where you can forgive yourself.

I will always forgive but I will never forget.

Many people have trouble with forgiveness because they have been taught it is a singular act to be completed in one sitting. That is not so. Forgiveness has many layers, many seasons.

I can never hold a grudge against anyone, even if I know that he has done something wrong to me.

I hate holding grudges.

But I don't hold grudges.

Reconciliation and forgiveness can actually help all of us move on in a healthier, happier way.

I really don't hold grudges. I mean, I remember everything, but I move on.

You don't need a reason to forgive... If you want to go on with someone, that is what you do.

If I stayed angry at other people, I would miss finding friends among those I was angry with.