Forgiveness quote by Saint Augustine

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Forgiveness is the remission of sins. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found, is saved from being lost
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"Forgiveness is the remission of sins. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found, is saved from being lost again"

- Saint Augustine

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Saint Augustine's quote speaks with the power of forgiveness. He suggests that forgiveness is a method to conserve something that has actually been lost and discovered again. By flexible, we have the ability to move past the hurt and pain of the past and produce a new future. Forgiveness is a method to restore relationships and heal injuries. It is a method to let go of the anger and animosity that can keep us stuck in the past. By flexible, we can develop a clean slate and progress with our lives. Forgiveness is a method to reveal mercy and empathy to those who have wronged us. It is a method to reveal grace and understanding. By flexible, we can develop a new course forward and create a much better future.

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This quote is written / told by Saint Augustine between November 13, 354 and August 28, 430. He was a famous Saint from Rome, the quote is categorized under the topic Forgiveness. The author also have 55 other quotes.

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