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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.

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Forgiveness helps us avoid the emotional burden and energy drain caused by holding onto anger and hatred. By choosing to forgive, we protect our inner well-being from being consumed by negative feelings that cost us peace and strength.

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