Forgive and forget

Posted by ESC May 19, 2000In reply to Forgive and forget posted by jeff on May 19, 2000

What is the origin of the phrase "Forgive and Forget"?

Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616): "Let us forget and forgive injuries." "Don Quixote de la Mancha."

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) "Pray you now, forget and forgive." "King Lear"