the violet sheds

I often have difficulty with forgiveness. Even if I am not filled to the brim with hurt I often find that it lingers. As difficult as forgiveness can be towards me I know that forgiveness can improve one's life. It is sentiments like this that pushes me towards it.


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"Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it."
~Mark Twain (author)