But gratitude changes the pangs of memory into a tranquil joy. The beauties of the past are borne, not as a thorn in the flesh, but as a precious gift in themselves. We must take care not to wallow in our memories or hand ourselves over to them, just as we do not gaze all the time at a valuable present, but only at special times, and apart from these keep it simply as a hidden treasure that is ours for certain. In this way the past gives us lasting joy and strength.”
-Dietrich Bonhoeffer
EXCERPT from a longer quotation -- cited by Al Williams (Trinity Presbyterian, Atlanta, GA website):
http://www.trinityatlanta.org/about/news/allison-williams-memorial-service
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