Quote by William Arthur Ward

Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.

Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools t

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of forgiveness. While forgiving someone may seem like a challenging or difficult task, it ultimately brings forth a sense of warmth and peace within the heart. By letting go of resentment or anger, forgiveness helps to heal emotional wounds and brings about a soothing sensation that helps to alleviate the pain caused by the offense or wrongdoing. It emphasizes that forgiveness has the power to bring both comfort and relief to both the forgiver and the forgiven.

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Forgiveness

By William Arthur Ward

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