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Hannah More

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

Hannah More

Forgiveness

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Hannah More compares forgiveness to managing resources wisely, showing that choosing to forgive prevents the emotional burden and energy spent on negative feelings like anger and hatred. By forgiving, a person conserves their emotional strength instead of wasting it on bitterness or resentment.

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