« Forgiving is not apologizing, amnesty or absolving: in forgiveness, one does not deny fault or offence, but one decides to no longer want to avenge it. Nor does it imply relativizing aggression in order to be able to forgive. Nor to have to reconcile: forgiveness can be a private decision, not expressed to an offender who may be decided never to see again. Nor to wish to receive an apology: if these are often beneficial, one can and must decide to forgive first for oneself, in order to free oneself from hatred. Finally, forgiveness is not amnesia or oblivion: we do not forget what happened. »

« Awareness of the cost of resentment and regular practice of forgiveness: a good alloy to withstand the corrosions of everyday life. »

« Moreover, it is not only to repel resentment that is interesting, it is to create in us a psychological atmosphere that makes it rare. For example, by adrousing a discipline of empathy, even compassion, always seeking to understand the point of view of others. Be benevolent at first sight, and always have the concern to never forget or lose sight of the possible good side of things and people. Not just as a trick, but as a principle of life. It is not only tolerance that we must aim for, but benevolence. »