What was the point of being able to forgive, when deep down, you both had to admit you'd never forget?

The English judged a person so that they'd be justified in casting her out. The Amish judged a person so that they'd be justified in welcoming her back. Where I'm from, if someone is accused of sinning, it's not so that others can place blame. It's so that the person can make amends and move on.

Three months ago, if you asked me, I would have told you that if you really loved someone, you’d let them go. But now I look at you, and I dreamed about Maggie, and I see that I’ve been wrong. If you really love someone, Allie, I think you have to take them back.

To forgive is wisdom, to forget is genius.

True reconciliation does not consist in merely forgetting the past.

In the practical use of our intellect, forgetting is as important as remembering.