Quotes: Forgiveness

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

Forgiveness to the injured does belong; but they ne’er pardon who have done wrong.

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

I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note – torn in two, and burned up, so that it never can be shown against one.

Forgiveness is the final form of love.

I’m currently in an interesting correspondence with a nun about forgiveness.

Reversing your treatment of the man you have wronged is better than asking his forgiveness.

When there’s that forgiveness present and compassion, it just helps you live so much easier.

God pardons like a mother, who kisses the offense into everlasting forgiveness.

I love my children. That will never change. I have prayed to them for forgiveness and hope that they will forgive me. I never meant to hurt them!!