Louis Zamperini Quotes

I do understand how hate eats at the soul and how to purge yourself of hate.

I think the hardest thing in life is to forgive. Hate is self destructive. If you hate somebody, you're not hurting the person you hate, you're hurting yourself. It's a healing, actually, it's a real healing...forgiveness.

What do you get out of hating people, out of having this bitterness in your heart always?

I don't bear any bitterness towards anyone.

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

I hate holding grudges.

Those who hate you don't win unless you hate them back.

It's not easy to forgive. I definitely don't forget, but I do forgive and I think that you should.

Isn't it easier to forgive than to hate? -Eriond

I'm not normally the kind of person who holds on to grudges, I'm really not.

I can't hold a grudge anyway.

When a deep injury is done us, we never recover until we forgive.

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.

If you are bitter, you are like a dry leaf that you can just squash, and you can get blown away by the wind. There is much more wisdom in forgiveness.

I don't resent anything.

I've purged myself of bitterness and anger and remained open to love.

I never hold a grudge.

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

I learned a long time ago that some people would rather die than forgive. It's a strange truth, but forgiveness is a painful and difficult process.

Holding on to anger, resentment and hurt only gives you tense muscles, a headache and a sore jaw from clenching your teeth. Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life.

Forgiveness is the economy of the heart... forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.

Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.

Bitterness is so ugly. I don't want to go there.

Fighting bitterness can be a full-time job.

Carrying a grudge is a heavy burden. As you forgive, you will feel the joy of being forgiven.