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“Not to forgive is to be imprisoned by the past, by old grievances that do not permit life to proceed with new business. Not to forgive is to yield oneself to another's control... to be locked into a sequence of act and response, of outrage and revenge, tit for tat, escalating always. The present is endlessly overwhelmed and devoured by the past. Forgiveness frees the forgiver. It extracts the forgiver from someone else's nightmare.”

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Book:The Chief: A Memoir of Fathers and Sons

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The Chief: A Memoir of Fathers and Sons

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Lance Morrow is a renowned writer, born on September 21, 1939. His works span across various genres, including literature, criticism, and prose. Morrow is known for his profound insights and unique writing style, often exploring themes of humanity and social issues in his work. more

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