Quotes About Forgiveness

You want this so badly—this second chance, this chance at real redemption—that you can't see the truth.

The truth of the matter is, you lose a parent to murder when you're 10 years old, and in fact at the time of the murder you hate your lost parent, my mother in my case.

The truth was, history repeated itself on a daily basis; mistakes were made over and over. People were haunted by what they had done, and by what they hadn't had time to do.

If there was one truth Evie had learned in her short life, it was that forgiveness was easier to seek than permission. She didn't plan to ask for either one.

Truth and nonviolence demand that no human being may debar himself from serving any other human being, no matter how sinful he may be.

The truth may hurt, but love helps ease the pain.

In truth, there is no such thing as a "sinner" for no-one can be sinned against-least of all me.

In China, much of life involves skirting regulations, and one of the basic truths is that forgiveness comes easier than permission.

Your lies didn't stop me loving you; your truth hasn't stopped me either.

I suppose the key to a good life is to gently overlook the truth and hope that at any moment we can all be reborn.

What's done cannot be undone.

Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

It was a simple truth he had understood for years, people hurt others when they are hurt, and hurting them back won't make a damn difference.

Respond with love even when someone wants to hurt you.

When you have acceptance of who you are there is no need to discuss your past.

Forgiveness is a highly yielding tool for success. The ROI in it never drops.

I may forgive, but I'll never forget. Sometimes the hurt runs so deep, that it may take a lifetime to flush it out.

We can always HIDE things AWAY.But we could NEVER FORGET them~ Your Lie In April

Time heals the wounds of the past, Apology, forgiveness, and acceptancedoes lighten the scars.

There are three kinds of big endings: Revenge. Tragedy. Forgiveness. Revenge and Tragedy often happen together.Forgiveness unblocks the future." (p.225)

To err is human. To count other people's errors is humane

I learned a long time ago that some people would rather die than forgive. It's a strange truth, but forgiveness is a painful and difficult process.

This is the way of peace: Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love.

Speak with caution. Even if someone forgives harsh words you've spoken, they may be too hurt to ever forget them. Don't leave a legacy of pain and regret of things you never should have said.