Quotes about Forgiveness it

Forgiveness is like faith. You have to keep reviving it. Votes: 2

Genuine forgiveness does not deny anger but faces it head-on. Votes: 2

It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. Votes: 2

Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting. Votes: 2

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. Votes: 2

When there's that forgiveness present and compassion, it just helps you live so much easier. Votes: 2

The power of forgiveness is huge; it is really big, and it can save this world. Votes: 2

Forgiveness really is so misunderstood, as well as the power it can release in an individual. Votes: 2

Forgiveness is hard for me, man. It is for most American-Western males. It's a sign of weakness. Votes: 2

We think that forgiveness is weakness, but it's absolutely not; it takes a very strong person to forgive. Votes: 2

I think it's important to remember that Christianity was based in love and tolerance and forgiveness and acceptance. Votes: 2

It is always the case that when the Christian looks back, he is looking at the forgiveness of sins. Votes: 2

Forgiveness is for yourself because it frees you. It lets you out of that prison you put yourself in. Votes: 2

I would say the hierarchy has made terrible errors in judgment and it has to seek forgiveness by its members. Votes: 2

I think it is important that we rebuild an atmosphere of forgiveness and civility in every aspect of our lives. Votes: 2

It's important to recognize that forgiveness is more than mere words; it's a heart attitude that induces a spiritual transformation. Votes: 2

It's only through Christ that we can take full advantage of God's mercy and forgiveness through repentance in Jesus' name. Votes: 2

Amnesty is the forgiveness of something. Amnesty is anything that says, 'Do it illegally, it will be cheaper and easier.' Votes: 2

I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It's a gift you give yourself. Votes: 2

Forgiveness is not always easy. At times, it feels more painful than the wound we suffered, to forgive the one that inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness. Votes: 2

Forgiveness is not death. It is life. Votes: 0

Forgiveness liberates the soul, it removes fear. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not an emotion; it's a choice. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not an emotion, it's a decision. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not cheap even though it's free. Votes: 0

Hate destroys a bridge but forgiveness rebuilds it. Votes: 0

It's easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission. Votes: 0

It is always easier to get forgiveness than permission. Votes: 0

Sometimes forgiveness is instant, but sometimes it takes time. Votes: 0

Always be kind. Every one needs it. Practice forgiveness. Votes: 0

It's better to ask forgiveness than permission. - Brom Votes: 0

It was easier to ask for forgiveness than permission? Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not a feeling; it is a commitment. Votes: 0

Is your money that good, will it buy you forgiveness? Votes: 0

A real man does not beg forgiveness but earn it. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is a choice, but it is not an option. Votes: 0

Forgiveness does not overlook the deed. It rises above it. Votes: 0

It's easier to ask forgiveness than to beg for permission. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not a one-time-only event. It is a process. Votes: 0

Forgiveness doesn't make the situation OK, it makes you OK. Votes: 0

Forgiveness means it finally becomes unimportant that you hit back. Votes: 0

The essence of forgiveness is absorbing pain instead of giving it. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is God's greatest gift because it meets our greatest need. Votes: 0

Forgiveness doesn't make the other person right, it makes you free. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is most Christlike when it is given to the undeserving. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not an occassional act; it is a permanent attitude. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude. Votes: 0

Un-forgiveness is like cancer; it eats you from the inside out. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not an emotion; it is an act of the will. Votes: 0

Jesus Himself stresses that only those who grant forgiveness will receive it. Votes: 0

It was no true prayer to beg forgiveness while choosing to sin. Votes: 0

Live forgiveness every day rather than just talking about it on Sunday. Votes: 0

No one should have to go through life without forgiveness. It's essential Votes: 0

Yet war doesn't end with armistice, it only ends with forgiveness and reconciliation. Votes: 0

It’s hard to forget, but forgiveness is something you do for yourself. Votes: 0

Don't ask permission to be happy. Don't beg for forgiveness. Just do it. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is choosing to love. It is the first skill of self-giving love. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is a funny thing, it warms the heart and cools the sting. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is the smell that lavender gives out when you tread on it Votes: 0

Forgiveness leads to a shift in perception. It transforms the hurt into healing. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is knowing and remembering what happened, but choosing to move beyond it. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not about forgetting. It is about letting go of another person's throat. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not about forgetting. It is about letting go of another person's throat. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is the scent that the rose leaves on the heel that crushes it. Votes: 0

I think that maybe forgiveness is like change - it comes in small steps. (256) Votes: 0

Whatever the cost of repentance, it is swallowed up in the joy of forgiveness. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is no easy task; it takes a lifetime of remembering to move on Votes: 0

Forgiveness has its comforts, but it can never give you back what you've lost. Votes: 0

Forgiveness doesn't diminish justice; it just entrusts it to God. He guarantees the right retribution. Votes: 0

The Lord never tires of forgiving. It is we who tire of asking for forgiveness. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not about forgetting, Mack. It is about letting go of another person's throat. Votes: 0

Forgiveness. It is beneficial to forgive but better not to condemn in the first place. Votes: 0

They lie, you know. It's not easier to ask for forgiveness. Not even a little. Votes: 0

Forgiveness isn't about letting the other person off the hook - it's about releasing ourselves. Votes: 0

The hardest thing about finding forgiveness is that you had to find it at all. Votes: 0

You don't think we have a copyright to forgiveness, it is done by people everywhere. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is the flower of love and kindness; it only grows in the bravest heart. Votes: 0

We all agree that forgiveness is a beautiful idea until we have to practice it. Votes: 0

See, forgiveness doesn't happen all at once. It's not an event - it's a process. Votes: 0

To get to forgiveness, we first have to work through the painful experiences that require it. Votes: 0

Relationship is about forgiveness and compromise. It is about balance where one person complements each other. Votes: 0

It is right for him who asks forgiveness for his offenses to grant it to others. Votes: 0

If it were not for repentance and forgiveness, I would become discouraged and discontinue my labors. Votes: 0

I ask for your forgiveness. I feel so miserable that it's difficult even to say sorry. Votes: 0

Forgiveness isn't simply an option or a good idea; it is mandatory for our restorative process. Votes: 0

It's not our ability to get forgiveness that saves us. It's out ability to grant forgiveness. Votes: 0

Sometimes we learn the most about forgiveness when we realize how desperately we need it ourselves. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not an event. It is a series of decisions made over and over again. Votes: 0

A broken friendship that is mended through forgiveness can be even stronger than it once was. Votes: 0

Forgiveness liberates the soul. It removes fear. That is why it is such a powerful weapon. Votes: 0

It's easy to win forgiveness for being wrong; being right is what gets you into real trouble. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is the kindest form of revenge and it brings the sweetest form of peace on earth. Votes: 0

Because God's justice is inexorable, it is hard to obtain forgiveness for sins committed with complete deliberation. Votes: 0

It is easy to say the word forgiveness but the challenge is to live the word forgiveness. Votes: 0

In marriage, everyday you love,and everyday you forgive.It is an ongoing sacrament, love and forgiveness Votes: 0

Sin scorches us most after it comes under the scrutinizing light of God's forgiveness and not before Votes: 0

When true forgiveness happens it is one of the most astonishing and liberating of the human experience. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is attention without judgment. It heals the one who forgives and the one who is forgiven. Votes: 0

Forgiveness changes the way we remember. It converts the curse into a blessing. Forgiveness indeed heals memories . . . Votes: 0

It does not matter whether you are a theist or atheist, what matters is sincerity, forgiveness, and compassion. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is a sacrifice. You're giving up being right about something, whether you're right or wrong about it. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is required to dissolve all the negative energy cords because it releases shame, guilt, anger, hatred, etc. Votes: 0

Love is the dove of peace, the spirit of brotherhood, it is tenderness and compassion, forgiveness and tolerance. Votes: 0

For 'tis sweet to stammer one letter Of the Eternal's language; - on earth it is called Forgiveness! Votes: 0

I think we have such a crown jewel in the forgiveness of God, and it changes people's lives. Votes: 0

In this life, when you deny someone an apology,you will remember it at time you beg forgiveness. Votes: 0

Grace is not blind. It sees the hurt full well. But chooses to see God's forgiveness even more. Votes: 0

It may be easier to get forgiveness than permission, but trust is harder to get back than both. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not between me and the one who has hurt me; it is between me and the Lord. Votes: 0

Forgiveness sets the prisoner free. And realizing that prisoner was you. That's what forgiveness does. It sets you free. Votes: 0

...Forgiveness is Truth itself. It is Righteousness, it is the Veda. It is the supreme virtue in this world... Votes: 0

I think forgiveness plays a very important part in Western society and it comes from the Judeo Christian heritage. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is for yourself because it frees you. It lets you out of that prison you put yourself in. Votes: 0

Whatever the reasons, when forgiveness happens it is always a miracle of grace. The obstacles in its way are immense Votes: 0

It is commonly said that revenge is sweet, but to a calm and considerate mind, patience and forgiveness are sweeter. Votes: 0

if you understand something, you don't forgive it, you are the thing itself: forgiveness is for what you don't understand. Votes: 0

There is only one thing harder in this world than forgiving. It's to ask forgiveness armed only with, 'I'm sorry'. Votes: 0

It is impossible to move on to new states of mind unless you seek the forgiveness of those you've offended. Votes: 0

My sin burdened me heavily. But when I measured it against Your Grace, O Lord, Your forgiveness came out greater. Votes: 0

The act of forgiveness takes place in our own mind. It really has nothing to do with the other person. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not a matter of who is right or wrong. It is a matter of doing the right thing. Votes: 0

Bring into your mind anyone against whom you have a grievance and let it go. Send that person your forgiveness. Votes: 0

Forgiveness, she was only required to accept the seed of healing, and to let it grow on its own time. Votes: 0

I believe in grace because I've seen it and peace because I've felt it and forgiveness because I've needed it. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not a feeling - it's a decision we make because we want to do what's right before God. Votes: 0

When you hear the haunting melody of guilt and shame, drown it out with God's song of forgiveness and love. Votes: 0

What power has love but forgiveness?In other wordsby its interventionwhat has been donecan be undone.What good is it otherwise~? Votes: 0

It is then he realises that certain things loom larger than forgiveness and reconciliation: memory, for one, and history, bloody history. Votes: 0

The essence of the miracle of forgiveness is that it brings peace to the previously anxious, restless, frustrated, perhaps tormented soul. Votes: 0

It turns out that there are many powers of the heart--among them intuition, intention, gratitude, forgiveness, resilience, and, of course, love. Votes: 0

Forgiveness in no way requires you to trust the one you forgive. It doesn't mean the relationship must be restored. p. 61 Votes: 0

A cynical modification of letting go doesn't bring forgiveness, it's when, once you forgive, will you be able to let go. Votes: 0

There is a manner of forgiveness so divine that you are ready to embrace the offender for having called it forth. Votes: 0

When you forgive, that means you absorb the loss and the debt. You bear it yourself. All forgiveness, then, is costly. Votes: 0

It's not a problem that we're sinners; it's a problem that we aren't ashamed of our sin and don't seek forgiveness. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is the highest form of a gift of kindness and it brings freedom from the prison of hatred and revenge. Votes: 0

The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness. It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend. Votes: 0

Forgiveness unleashes joy. It brings peace. It washes the slate clean. It sets all the highest values of love in motion. Votes: 0

He couldn't even tell whether he was angry or contrite, whether it was forgiveness he wanted or the power to forgive. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is like a great act of compassion. That it was done not because someone deserved it, but because they needed it. Votes: 0

If you want to be forgiven, you have to extend forgiveness, even to people who aren't smart enough to ask for it. Votes: 0

Forgiveness doesn't mean forget what happened. ... If something is serious and it is necessary to take counter-measures, you have to take counter-measures. Votes: 0

It's good to learn early that every show is a family---complete with dysfunctional relationships, tough love, and plenty of occasion for forgiveness... Votes: 0

It is not enough to know that love and forgiveness are possible. We have to find ways to bring them to life. Votes: 0

There is no forgiveness. For women. A man may lose his honor and regain it again. But a woman cannot. She cannot. Votes: 0

achieving true sobriety goes beyond abstinence. it's also about healing your soul, apologizing for damage you did to other, and seeking forgiveness. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is a way of opening up the doors again and moving forward, whether it's a personal life or a national life. Votes: 0

Forgiveness, quite frankly, is the most selfish thing you can do. Because it is the greatest thing you can do for yourself. Votes: 0

It was about forgiving. I understood that forgiveness itself was strong, durable"”like strands of a web weaving around us, holding us. Votes: 0

I think that in many ways, just as forgiveness is impossible without love, sometimes love requires forgiveness for it to work, too. Votes: 0

South Africans must recall the terrible past so that we can deal with it, forgiving where forgiveness is necessary but never forgetting. Votes: 0

How many caskets can we witness before we see it's hard to live this life without God, so we must ask forgiveness. Votes: 0

The things the writers have me doing on 'Suburgatory' are insane. I think they think it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Votes: 0

One can't relive one's life. Forgiveness is not what's difficult; one's always too ready to forgive. And it does no good, that's obvious. Votes: 0

At that moment, something shifted sweetly inside him. It was forgiveness, beautiful and effortless and complete. For Louie Zamperini, the war was over. Votes: 0

It behooves us then to humble ourselves before the offended Power to confess our national sins and to pray for clemency and forgiveness... Votes: 0

Without forgiveness, there is no future. Forgiveness is not nebulous, impractical and idealistic. It's thoroughly realistic. It's real political in the long run. Votes: 0

There are only three possible endings -aren't there? - to any story: revenge, tragedy or forgiveness. That's it. All stories end like that. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is the best part of valor...Discretion is easy. It's finding the courage to forgive yourself and others that is hard. [Acheron] Votes: 0

No relationship, Chrissy, I don't care how truly, madly, deeply it is...No relationship survives on hope. It's forgiveness that keeps it alive. Votes: 0

It isn't easy, it doesn't count if it's easy, it's the hardest thing. Forgiveness. Which is maybe where love and justice finally meet. Votes: 0

Forgiveness must be immediate, whether or not a person asks for it. Trust must be rebuilt over time. Trust requires a track record. Votes: 0

Forgiveness costs us nothing. All our costly obedience is the fruit, not the root, of being forgiven. That's why we call it grace. Votes: 0

Forgive us as we forgive- we are offered forgiveness on no other terms. To refuse it is to refuse Gods mercy for ourselves. Votes: 0

When God forgives us and purifies us of our sin, He also forgets it. Forgiveness results in God dropping the charges against us. Votes: 0

Revenge is a bad policy if you gain nothing out of it, but under the same circumstances, forgiveness is even a worse one. Votes: 0

The thing is...what they don't tell you about forgiveness is this-you don't give it for the other person's sake, but your own. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is the key to inner peace because it is the mental technique by which our thoughts are transformed from fear to love. Votes: 0

None of us deserve the good things that come our way. It's by grace, love and forgiveness that any of us experience joy. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not the act of doing nothing to the one who hurts you. It's easy to do nothing, but hard to forgive. Votes: 0

But it was too late. I was down the steps and out the door, where the warm night air almost felt like forgiveness. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is not a one-time thing that happened the day you received Christ. It is an everyday thing, for the rest of your life. Votes: 0

You cannot learn a lesson of profound forgiveness unless you understand what it is to be wounded and forgive that which has wounded you. Votes: 0

What power has love but forgiveness? In other words by its intervention what has been done can be undone. What good is it otherwise? Votes: 0

My main focus is to try to give myself time to heal...Forgiveness takes time. It is the last step of the grieving process. Votes: 0

It is difficult to live with the pure. They do not condemn you; they forgive you. This forgiveness is more terrible than a judgment. Votes: 0

It made me wonder how many times we forgive just because we don't want to lose someone, even if they don't deserve our forgiveness. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is the one gift you don't give to others. Rather, it is the gift you give yourself, so you can finally be free. Votes: 0

Women seem to have almost unlimited capacity for forgiveness. (Since it is usually a man who needs forgiveness, this must be a racial survival trait. Votes: 0

The time to work is shorter all the time and if you waste it you ... have committed a sin for which there is no forgiveness. Votes: 0

The rebels will be thinking about retaliation, what we have to do is stop; stop and transform it into a spiral of forgiveness and reconciliation. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is the remission of sins. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found, is saved from being lost again. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is the remission of sins. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found, is saved from being lost again. Votes: 0

The glass is neither half empty nor half full. It's simply larger than it needs to be. It is easier to get forgiveness than permission Votes: 0

It is in our forgiveness of other people’s sins against us that we reveal the fact that we have been truly forgiven by God. Votes: 0

Forgiveness happens naturally when you see that it has no purpose other than to strengthen a false sense of self, to keep the ego in place. Votes: 0

To abandon a child, she had once said to someone, when she thought Cassandra couldn't hear, was an act so cold, so careless, it refused forgiveness. Votes: 0

Love as a concrete foundation for an authentically functional civilization requires the around-the-clock labors of forgiveness. Without it, Love fails, Friendship fails, Intelligence fails, Humanity: fails. Votes: 0

Love is an act of endless forgiveness. It means forget inconvenient duties, then forgive yourself for forgetting. By rigid practice and stern determination, it comes easy. Votes: 0

Just remember, forgiveness is a way of setting yourself free of the bondage put on you by others. There is liberty to he had in it. Votes: 0

... Remember that forgiveness too is a power. To beg for it is a power, and to withold or bestow it is a power, perhaps the greatest. Votes: 0

She was busy thinking about the concept of forgiveness. It was such a lovely, generous idea when it wasn't linked to something awful that needed forgiving. Votes: 0

If it helps you. I forgive you. But i have learned in recent weekd that seeking forgiveness from others is meaningless unless you can forgive yourself. Votes: 0

The most important thing that I learned in growing up is that forgiveness is something that, when you do it, you free yourself to move on. Votes: 0

It hadn't escaped her notice that when she let him believe the worst of her, still he vowed to stand beside her and work toward forgiveness. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

God's forgiveness extends to the worst offenders and to anyone who wishes to receive it-not because of who we are, but because of who He is. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is given to us from God not because we deserve it. Forgiveness is given to us by the grace of God.(Paraphrased message from the Bible.) Votes: 0

Hate is self-destructive. If you hate somebody, you're not hurting the person you hate. You're hurting yourself. And that's a healing. Actually, it's a real healing, forgiveness. Votes: 0

It is an incapacitating emotion one feels upon hearing the whispered words "I still love you" after deeply hurting that soul. Forgiveness isn't weakness.It is power. Votes: 0

Those of us who came to be Christians get to remember that forgiveness cost God the death of God's son. It's an expensive thing in many ways. Votes: 0

The one who forgives never brings up the past to that person's face. When you forgive, it's like it never happened. True forgiveness is complete and total. Votes: 0

None of us deserve God's forgiveness. The Bible says to forgive because God forgave us. It doesn't say anything about deserving it or even asking for it. Votes: 0

Issue a blanket pardon. Forgive everyone who has ever hurt you in any way. Forgiveness is a perfectly selfish act. It sets you free from the past. Votes: 0

This all-pervading divine power of love is the ocean of knowledge, is the ocean of bliss and compassion, but above all it is the ocean of forgiveness. Votes: 0

Forgiveness does not mean condoning what has been done. It means taking what happened seriously...drawing out the sting in the memory that threatens our entire existence. Votes: 0

Life is very fragile and you never know when it is over. Only one instance and then it might be too late to accept Gods offer for forgiveness. Votes: 0

The practice of forgiveness is very much like the practice of meditation. You have to do it often and persist at it in order to be any good. Votes: 0

I wrap the potential for bitterness, resentment, martyrdom in the blanket of forgiveness and just set it down. Then it just melts in the warmth. And goes away. Votes: 0

If love is truly a verb, if help is a verb, if forgiveness is a verb, if kindness is a verb, then you can do something about it. Votes: 0

When Allah grants us the sense to ask Him for forgiveness, then He has granted us a huge favor. It's a sign that He wants to forgive us. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is manifested mercy; it is live in action - not love based on a feeling, but love based on a decision, an intentional choice to obey God. Votes: 0

While it may not be a simple act, offering forgiveness not only has the power to heal relationships, it strengthens the well-being of those who give this life-changing gift. Votes: 0

Life is too short to carry the burden of a heavy heart. It does not serve you or anyone else. Free yourself through the power of forgiveness and compassion. Votes: 0

It's strange when you're innocent, are you supposed to ask for forgiveness from the judge who's ready to put you away for several years? No, this wasn't even discussed. Votes: 0

...when people we love make choices, we don't always understand them. But we can go on loving them, just the same. It isn't a matter of comprehension. It's forgiveness. Votes: 0

Forgiveness is a revolving door positioned in your path. You must step through it to move on, but it takes both timing and choice to escape walking circles inside. Votes: 0

Forgiveness. It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody. You are relieved of carrying that burden of resentment. You really are lighter. You feel lighter. You just drop that. Votes: 0