Very little information is available about George Roemisch.
What we do know is that his name appeared in the 1894 publication ‘The Lotus’ as the author of that famous quote about forgiveness. But there is hardly anything documented about his life, background, profession or other works.
It is ironic that someone who wrote such a wise and enduring statement has himself been largely forgotten by history – while his words are wrongly attributed to celebrities such as Mark Twain. This illustrates how difficult it can be to identify the real authors of historical quotations, especially if they were not well-known public figures.
Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that crushed it.
Photo- Bruce Kee. 🕊️ Meaning:Key Idea: Forgiveness is something beautiful you give after you’ve been hurt—even to the person who hurt you. Imagery: The violet = the hurt person (soft, vulnerable). The heel that crushes it = the perpetrator / the one causing damage. The smell = the “good” that comes from forgiveness (mildness, humanity, inner peace). Implication: Forgiveness is not “approving what happened,” but a way to avoid remaining bitter. 🔍 Origin: The quote appeared in 1894 in a publication called “The Lotus” and was attributed there to George Roemisch. This is the earliest known appearance of this statement. Mark Twain is often wrongly credited with it, as is the case with many other quotes – famous authors are often credited with statements they never made.
Door Pieter
Mensenmens, zoon, echtgenoot, vader, opa.
Spiritueel, echter niet religieus.
Ik hou van golf, wandelen, lezen en de natuur in veel opzichten.
Onderzoeker, nieuwsgierig, geen fan van de mainstream media (MSM).
