3 things a wise person does (forgiveness)

Three things a wise person does (in regard to forgiveness):

1. He sees a fault as it is.

2. On seeing it, he tries to correct it.

3. When another acknowledges a fault he forgives it as he should.

(from Anguttara Nikaya 3.2)

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/