As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, / I must not look to have; but, in their stead, / Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, / Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not" (5.3.25-28).
William ShakespeareRead
Do as the heavens have done, forget your evil; With them forgive yourself.
Interpretation
Forgiveness is essential for personal peace and moving forward in life.
This quote by William Shakespeare emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, both towards others and oneself. It encourages individuals to let go of their wrongdoings, akin to how the heavens are free from sin, allowing for personal growth and peace of mind. By forgiving oneself, one can release the burden of guilt and embrace a brighter future.
In practice
During a workshop on mental health, a facilitator quoted Shakespeare to highlight the importance of self-forgiveness.
As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, / I must not look to have; but, in their stead, / Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, / Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not" (5.3.25-28).
Love bears it out even to the edge of doom.
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Absence doth sharpen love, presence strengthens it; the one brings fuel, the other blows it till it burns clear.
Lord, Lord, how this world is given to lying!
Give it an understanding, but no tongue.
Study and practice are both very important, but they must go hand in hand. Faith without knowledge is not sufficient. Faith needs to be supported by reason. However intellectual understanding that is not applied in practice is also of little use. Whatever we learn from study we need to apply sincerely in our daily lives.
The fool who thinks he is wise is just a fool. The fool who knows he is a fool is wise indeed.
In my clinical experience, the greatest block to a person's development is his having to take on a way of life which is not rooted in his own powers.
I'm learning in my old age that the only thing you can do to keep your sanity is to stay in the moment.
It is only in sorrow bad weather masters us; in joy we face the storm and defy it.
Liberate the minds of men and ultimately you will liberate the bodies of men.
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