Quotes About Reconciliation

As you know, I've been sick and stupid for a long time. I have a lot to make up for

Confession is an act of violence against the unoffending.

Inside where nothing shows, I am the essence of a man spinning double-headed coins, and betting against himself in private atonement for an unremembered past.

To Sethe, the future was a matter of keeping the past at bay.

For [Beth] Davis, Fitzgerald's [Louisiana] story carried another, broader message for Americans. 'If veterans could come together so soon after the War and forgive and forget, then surely we can overcome our differences,' she said. 'Old wounds were healed here, old barriers overcome. Seems like we should be able to do the same.

Silence over Europe's recent past was the necessary condition for the construction of a European future.

Silence over Europe's recent past was the necessary condition for the construction of a European future. Today - in the wake of painful public debates in almost every other European country - it seems somehow fitting (and in any case unavoidable) that Germans, too, should at last feel able openly to question the canons of well intentioned official memory.

My mommy told me If I was goody That she would buy me A rubber dolly My sister told her I kissed a soldier Now she won't buy me That rubber dolly Now I am dead And in my grave And there beside me A rubber dolly

It is not easy to let someone go, even when they have said unforgivable things to you.

What have you got against Germans? The War's over, you know.

An apology is a statement that sincerely expresses your sorrow for your role in causing—or at least not preventing—pain or difficulty to others.

Du hast dir selber eins übergebraten! Kannst du dich noch daran erinnern, wie gemein du deswegen zu mir warst?« Gideon grinste schwach. »Ja, kann ich. Und es tut mir ehrlich leid. Aber wer rechnet denn auch mit so was? Jetzt komm schon! Bevor der Blödmann wieder aufwacht.

forgiveness of one's self and of others opens up the doorway to new possibilities.

There comes a time in the history of nations when their peoples must become fully reconciled to their past if they are to go forward with confidence to embrace their future.

Because the time has come, well and truly come, for all peoples of our great country, for all citizens of our great commonwealth, for all Australians - those who are indigenous and those who are not - to come together to reconcile and together build a new future for our nation.

The Apology opened the opportunity for a new relationship based on mutual respect and mutual responsibility between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia. Because without mutual respect and mutual responsibility, the truth is we can achieve very little.

While he and his father were closer to the political right during their younger years, they've moderated and both agree that a two-state solution, one Jewish, one Arab, is the only chance for peaceful cohabitation in the region.

I had a lot of resentment for a while toward Kim Novak. But I don't mind her anymore. She's okay. We've become friends. I even asked her before this trip for some beauty tips.

There just comes a point where you realize it is time to show up for your parents, no matter what has passed between you or how you were raised or how busy you are. You just have to show up.

You, offend me?" He let a soft chuckle roll. "Not likely." Then he forced an apologetic grimace. "But I figure my taking off offended you. So would you let me make it up to you? I'd like to take you to supper tonight." She looked surprised. And a little nervous. Maybe he was moving too fast. "Or tomorrow," he said, "if that suits you better." "N-no. Tonight . . . would be fine.

Victory,' she said, 'means peace.

I love you," I whispered. I buried my head against Susan's shoulder. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry I didn't tell you before." "Don't be sorry," she whispered back. "I know you love me. You know I love you too." • •

be passed where our children will be taught of the Lord (Isa. 54:13) and our nation be filled with the glory of the Lord (Hab. 2:14). Lord, anoint leaders to submit to Your lordship so that our economic situation can be healed. Let our people build houses and inhabit them (Isa. 65:21). Let them plant vineyards and eat the fruit of them (Isa. 65:21). Let them enjoy the work of their hands (v. 22). Let the enemies in our land be reconciled, but let reformation be the foundation.

Nobody ever forgets where he buried the hatchet.