Do the forgiveness and carry on going forward. Leave the worrying to the other person. Eat what is on your plate and leave the rest to them.

Stephen Richards
About This Quote

In a situation where a person has committed a wrong, forgiveness is so important. However, some people have the tendency to get all worked up over what they did and never get to the point of forgiveness. This quote from author Anne Lamott is something that can help people get past their guilt and move on with their lives. In this quote she encourages people to not think about what they did or did not do, but to focus on the future.

Source: The Pain You Feel Today Is The Strength You Feel Tomorrow

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  4. Success will be within your reach only when you start reaching out for it.

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