Life cannot go on without much forgetting.
HONORE DE BALZAC
HONORE DE BALZAC
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We expect forgiveness for ourselves. We forget to forgive the ones we need to.
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Susan B. AnthonySusan B. Anthony Never forget where you came from.
Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten
AesopAesop And some men are as ignorant of what they do when awake as they are forgetful of what they do when asleep.
HeraclitusHeraclitus And some men are as ignorant of what they do when awake as they are forgetful of what they do when asleep.
HeraclitusHeraclitus Learn it all, then forget it all.
Bruce LeeBruce Lee If you wish to forget anything on the spot, make a note that this thing is to be remembered.
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