offended Quotes

“We should forfeit our right to be offended. That means forfeiting our right to hold on to anger. When we do this, we’ll be making a sacrifice that’s very pleasing to God. It strikes at our very pride. It forces us not only to think about humility, but to actually be humble.”

“Think about it: what weakens us is feeling offended by the deeds and misdeeds of our fellow men. Our self-importance requires that we spend most of our lives offended by someone.”

“Terrific? What sort of word is that? Don’t you bring language like that into this cave!”

He couldn’t look more upset if I’d made a dirty joke--asked him who his mother was, or something like that.