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Forgiveness is setting the prisoner free, only to find out that the prisoner was me
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"Forgiveness is setting the prisoner free, only to find out that the prisoner was me"

- Corrie Ten Boom

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This quote by Corrie Ten Boom speaks with the power of forgiveness. It recommends that when we forgive, we are freeing ourselves from the concern of anger, bitterness, and bitterness. We are no longer cooped by our own unfavorable feelings. Rather, we are freed and can move on with a sense of peace and understanding. Forgiveness is not just about letting go of the hurt and discomfort caused by another individual, however also about forgiving ourselves for our own errors and shortcomings. It is a procedure of self-reflection and self-compassion that enables us to progress with a renewed sense of function and pleasure. By forgiving ourselves, we can discover the flexibility to live our lives with higher peace and satisfaction.

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Corrie Ten Boom This quote is written / told by Corrie Ten Boom between April 15, 1892 and April 15, 1983. She was a famous Celebrity from Netherland. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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