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Immaculée Ilibagiza, a Rwandan genocide survivor and author of *Left to Tell*, shares profound insights on forgiveness, resilience, faith, and inner peace. Her words often reflect the extraordinary spiritual journey she underwent while hiding for 91 days during the 1994 genocide. Here are some of her most powerful quotes of wisdom:
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### **On Forgiveness and Healing**
> **”Forgiveness is all I have to give.”**
Despite losing most of her family, she chose to forgive those who murdered them. This quote is a testament to her radical commitment to peace and inner freedom.
> **”I knew that my heart and mind would always be tempted to feel anger—to slip back into the thoughts of hatred—but I vowed that from this day forward, I would leave that to God.”**
This reflects her deep spiritual discipline and her belief in surrendering vengeance in order to heal.
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### **On Faith and Inner Strength**
> **”The love of a single heart can make a world of difference.”**
Immaculée reminds us of the power each person holds to change the world—starting with the heart.
> **”I was no longer a child of my past. I was a child of God.”**
A quote about identity transformation—she reclaims her sense of self not from trauma, but from faith.
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### **On Hope and Purpose**
> **”I’m here to tell you that there is always hope. With God, there’s always a future.”**
Even after surviving unimaginable horror, she became a global voice of hope and purpose.
> **”The only thing I knew for sure was that I had to find peace.”**
This quote speaks to the clarity that can emerge in the depths of suffering—the non-negotiable pursuit of inner peace.
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Would you like a deeper reflection on one of these quotes for personal writing or inspiration?