Quotes About Forgiveness

It's kind of hard to articulate, but, like, this notion of mercy, forgiveness, was very appealing for me. It was very profound. And it had a deep impact, and I think it still does.

The folly which we might have ourselves committed is the one which we are least ready to pardon in another.

We will know our forgiveness is complete when we have a genuine desire for the welfare of the people who have wronged us.

I want to rid my heart of envy, and cleanse my soul of rage before I'm through.

Forgiveness is not an emotion; it's a choice.

The real trouble about the duty of forgiveness is that you do it with all your might on Monday and then find on Wednesday that it hasn't stayed put and all has to be done over again.

Forgiveness is the reason for the crucifixion, and the crucifixion is the reason for the Incarnation.

What we don't recognize is that holding onto resentment is like holding onto your breath. You'll soon start to suffocate.

Forgive that you may be forgiven.

There is magic in sincere forgiveness - magic to heal.

Forgiveness is its own reward.

In taking revenge upon our enemies, we are only even with them; in passing over their malice we are superior.

A coward never forgives.

Forgiveness is spiritual. Punishment is legal," Leo says. "They're not mutually exclusive.

One hearty laugh together will bring enemies into a closer communion of heart than hours spent on both sides in inward wrestling with the mental demon of uncharitable feeling.

An intuitive grasp of your character is formed by exploring scenes of profound emotional import-moments of overwhelming shame, joy, fear, pride, regret, forgiveness.

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. For the least sin, it wouldn't take us longTo get so we had no one left to live with.For to be social is to be forgiving.

Forgiveness is possible even when there is no restitution, no remorse on the part of the perpetrator.

Forgiveness is mental floss! Build the capacity to forgive slowly - start with little unkind acts, otherwise you'll sabotage yourself. When we forgive, we forgive the actor, not the action.

In the Bible it says they asked Jesus how many times you should forgive, and he said seventy times seven. Well, I want you all to know that I'm keeping a chart.

The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness. It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.

Forgive yourself and forgive others around you.

Injuries too well remembered cannot heal.

Forgiveness is the best revenge.