Quotes About Forgiveness

A wise man once said the bruises of a friend are better than the kisses of an enemy,

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)

How sad. I've just had a walk down The Grange and passed an angry old man from my old church. He just turned round, stood, and glared, shaking his head at me. I don't understand why people are sometimes so hostile and never seem to be able to let go. This poor chap and many like him have attended church every week of their lives, and yet it seems to have had no impact whatsoever on their characters. Alas, it is a mystery indeed.

Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds upon the heel that crushes it.

I gave (pitcher) Mike Cuellar more chances than I gave my first wife.

Remember what the Bible says: He who is without sin, cast the first rock. And I shall smoketh it.

It's funny how you can be mad at someone one moment and want to hug them the next.

The stuff that made me mad 20 years ago doesn't really make me mad any more.

Peter is ... adjusting. He's back in school, and he's doing quite well. I wish you could find it in your heart to forgive him." "I've got this funny resentful streak about people who try to kill me.

Yes, we rather condemn people for eternity without the courtesy of informing them.

Jesus forgives sinners, not criminals.

Mother, you have my father much offended.

One should never give up on hope. Unless that's the name of the girl who cheated on you in which case, yeah, give her up.

Wisdom of the Ages: "Valentine's Day" Because she never forgets, especially if you do.

You win, you dirty evil butt-munch. I'll never not let you stay over again. Now let's go back to bed.

I attacked him, he healed me, then he took me hunting, I threatened him, and he took me home. Wow. That was like a date.

To smile sincerely is acceptable after making mistakes – that is the best way to feel cheerful and repeat the same mistakes.

When you begin to realize that your past does not necessarily dictate the outcome of your future, then you can release the hurt. It is impossible to inhale new air until you exhale the old.

The worst sinner has a future, even as the greatest saint has had a past. No one is so good or bad as he imagines.

No matter how dirty your past is, your future is still spotless.

Don't stay stuck on the people who've hurt you. Move on and let your future give you the better that you deserve.

I have no intention of retaliating or looking backwards. We are going to forget the past and look forward to the future.

There is no saint without a past, no sinner without a future.