Intention is the point of the arrow

Recently, I realised how the same action can be construed so differently depending on the person's intent. And I think I can forgive almost anything of someone whose heart is good.

I think I am one of those people who feels the sentiment rather than hears the words, even though words can be cutting too.

According to the Buddhist scriptures, right intention leads to peace and harmony...

While he was striving for deliverance, meditating in the forest, he [The Buddha] found that his thoughts could be distributed into two different classes. In one he put thoughts of desire, ill will, and harmfulness, in the other thoughts of renunciation, good will, and harmlessness. Whenever he noticed thoughts of the first kind arise in him, he understood that those thoughts lead to harm for oneself and others, obstruct wisdom, and lead away from Nibbana. Reflecting in this way he expelled such thoughts from his mind and brought them to an end. But whenever thoughts of the second kind arose, he understood those thoughts to be beneficial, conducive to the growth of wisdom, aids to the attainment of Nibbana. Thus he strengthened those thoughts and brought them to completion.

From: http://www.vipassana.com/resources/8fp3.php

So, the point of my story for today in my sleep deprived state? Focus on your heart and your intention rather than the details, and forgive yourself if sometimes the words might not come out right.

Any thoughts or wisdom to share on that?