Simon Wiesenthal Quotes

Forgetting is something that time takes care of, but forgiveness is an act of volition, and only the sufferer is qualified to make the decision.

Simon Wiesenthal

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• Forgetting

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• Forgetting is something that time takes care of, but forgiveness is an act of volition, and only the sufferer is qualified to make the decision.

  

  Simon Wiesenthal
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  • Forgiveness
  • Forgetting