#forgiven

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. ↗

— Mark Twain

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Your successes and happiness are forgiven you only if you generously consent to share them. ↗

— Albert Camus

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Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit. ↗

— Peter Ustinov

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It is always the case that when the Christian looks back, he is looking at the forgiveness of sins. ↗

— Karl Barth

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You’re sorry? I damn near drank myself to death, I could barely get out of bed, I shattered my phone into a million pieces on New Year’s Eve to keep from calling you … and you’re sorry?” I bit my lip and nodded, ashamed. I had no idea what he’d been through, and hearing his say the words made sharp pain twist inside my chest. “I’m so … so sorry.” “You’re forgiven,” he said with a grin. “Don’t ever do it again.” “I won’t. I promise.” He flashed his dimple and shook his head. “I fucking love you. ↗

— Jamie McGuire

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