A brother said to an elder: „Father, I have forgiven the brother who offended me.” The elder rejoiced and asked: „And what did he say?” „Nothing, Father, he doesn’t even know. But I’ve forgiven him every day for a week, and he hasn’t thanked me even once.” The elder smiled: „Then keep him in forgiveness one more day. Whoever forgives while counting the days hasn’t yet let go of anything.”