Quotes About Forgiveness

To err is human; to forgive is simply not our policy

Holding anger is a poison...It eats you from inside...We think that by hating someone we hurt them...But hatred is a curved blade...and the harm we do to others...we also do to ourselves.

I also believe that parents, if they love you, will hold you up safely, above their swirling waters, and sometimes that means you'll never know what they endured, and you may treat them unkindly, in a way you otherwise wouldn't.

than the death of God the Son on the cross. Each and every sin, no matter how heinous or shameful, can be forgiven. Therefore, by his suffering and death, Christ can reconcile everyone who believes in the power of that saving death, turns to him in faith, and asks for forgiveness for sins and reconciliation

death of God the Son on the cross. Each and every sin, no matter how heinous or shameful, can be forgiven. Therefore, by his suffering and death, Christ can reconcile everyone who believes in the power of that saving death, turns to him in faith, and asks for forgiveness

Love understands the value of the least of us. Forgiveness affirms.

Our eternal reward forgives us at the palace of wisdom.

as time passes, the spontaneity and interest fades and it gets rougher. you become unable to forgive things you used to forgive. only your demands will increase. if you know the person won't answer to them, you start to look for something else. after all, no matter how close you were, you're the same as everyone else. if your expectations are too high, you are the one who's going to get hurt.

Strong winds eventually cease, unhappy families return to peace

Chi si sente colpevole, cerca sempre la redenzione" "Chi ha commesso una colpa non può e non ha il diritto di cercare la morte, deve vivere, sopportando la sofferenza, friggere come un pesce rivoltato nell'olio, cuocersi nel dolore, come una medicina nel calderone, per scontare la sua colpa, fino a quando sarà lavata e soltanto allora trovare pace nella morte".

For 'tis impossible Hate to return with love.

To err is human; but contrition felt for the crime distinguishes the virtuous from the wicked.

Deeds are like diamonds, sins are like filth & forgiveness is a blessing that's why we see roses grow beautiful from dirt.

It is easy enough to be friendly to one's friends. But to befriend the one who regards himself as your enemy is the quintessence of true religion. The other is mere business.

Whenever you are confronted with an opponent. Conquer him with love.

An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.

Hate the sin and love the sinner.

Hate the sin, love the sinner.

Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.

I look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I won't presume to probe into the faults of others.

I know, to banish anger altogether from one's breast is a difficult task. It cannot be achieved through pure personal effort. It can be done only by God's grace.

Man should forget his anger before he lies down to sleep.

ELMIRE. But they affright us so with Heaven's commands! TARTUFFE. I can dispel these foolish fears, dear madam; I know the art of pacifying scruples Heaven forbids, 'tis true, some satisfactions; But we find means to make things right with Heaven.

One should examine oneself for a very long time before thinking of condemning others.