Only those who know
their weaknesses can be tolerant of the weaknesses of their neighbors.
My children, if someone abuses you with words; do not pay
much attention; be quiet at your prayer; and ask your friends to settle the
dispute and find peace between you and those who have abused you.
— The Talmud
The man who cannot forgive destroys a bridge which he will
have to cross; because every person needs forgiveness.
— Edward Herbert
Almost always; when
we look deep into our souls; we can find
there the same sins which we blame in others. If we do not find a particular
sin in our soul, then we should look more closely, and we will find worse sins
there.
A deep river is not if you throw a stone into it. If a
religious person is hurt by criticism, then he is not a river but a shallow
pool. Forgive others, and then you will receive forgiveness.
— Muslih-Ud-Din
Saadi
If we can put
ourselves into the place of other people, we lessen our pride.
