Quotes about resentment

I was angry with my friend: I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow.

— William Blake

Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace.

— Buddha

In ceremonies of the horsemen, even the pawn must hold a grudge.

— Bob Dylan

To have a grievance is to have a purpose in life.

— Eric Hoffer

You gave him an opportunity of showing greatness of character and he did not seize it. He will never forgive you for that.

— Friedrich Nietzsche

Resentment or grudges do no harm to the person against whom you hold these feelings but every day and every night of your life, they are eating at you.

— Norman Vincent Peale

Resentment is weak and lowers your self-esteem.

— Barbara Sher