Quotation by

Thomas Fuller

He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself for every man has need to be forgiven.

Forgiveness

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If a person refuses to forgive others, they destroy the connection they will need when they themselves require forgiveness. Since everyone makes mistakes and needs others to forgive them at some point, holding grudges ultimately harms oneself.

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