Forgiveness Quotes

2479 Forgiveness quotes by 1209 unique authors

Teach them about anger, the sin that comes with dawning. Teach them about flowers, and the beauty of forgiveness. — Lou Reed
My calling is to preach the love of God and the forgiveness of God and the fact that he does forgive us. — Billy Graham
It seems to me like Mother Nature's mercy and forgiveness have run dry, as we ceaselessly abuse her and take her for granted in order… — Gloria Reuben
Forgiveness is the best revenge. — Frederick Lenz
Growth of the soul is our goal, and there are many ways to encourage that growth, such as through love, nature, healing our wounds, forgiveness,… — Joan Z. Borysenko
Grudges are for those who insist that they are owed something; forgiveness, however, is for those who are substantial enough to move on — Criss Jami
The heart has always the pardoning power. — Sophie Swetchine
I rest in the light of forgiveness. I forgive myself and others for that which is done (and better left undone) and also that which… — Mary Anne Radmacher
Forgiveness is not the misguided act of condoning irresponsible, hurtful behavior. Nor is it a superficial turning of the other cheek that leaves us feeling… — Joan Z. Borysenko
Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. — Oren Arnold
Forgiveness entails the authentic acceptance of our own worthiness as human beings, the understanding that mistakes are opportunities for growth, awareness and the cultivation of… — Joan Z. Borysenko
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.… — Mary Anne Radmacher
I offer gentle understanding to myself. I position myself in love, not fear. I look behind me with forgiveness. I look forward with festive anticipation.… — Mary Anne Radmacher
Find your way with the certain and gentle light of forgiveness. — Mary Anne Radmacher
Forgiveness is really a gift to yourself - have the compassion to forgive others, and the courage to forgive yourself. — Mary Anne Radmacher
I rest in the light of forgiveness. — Mary Anne Radmacher
An unforgiving nature reflects in your face. Holding negative energy drags down the facial muscles, puckers one's frown and causes lines around the mouth. Working… — Sarah Miles
Forgiveness releases you from a past that no longer defines you. Allow yourself to move on. — Cheryl Richardson
Are you aware that your spirit needs to be fed? Did you know that your spirit would be delighted to partake in a feast of… — Iyanla Vanzant
A spiritual retreat is medicine for soul starvation. Through silence, solitary practice, and simple living, we begin to fill the empty reservoir. This lifts the… — David A. Cooper
Your heart has to be prepared ahead of time through faith and prayer and grace and mercy and love and forgiveness so you can keep… — Richard Rohr
Nobody will be able to forgive me but myself. — Ding Ling
... Every circumstance in life, no matter how crooked and distorted and ugly it appears to be, if it is reacted to in love and… — Hannah Hurnard
Sin and forgiveness and falling and getting back up and losing the pearl of great price in the couch cushions but then finding it again,… — Brennan Manning
Many have been ruined by their fortunes, and many have escaped ruin by the want of fortune. To obtain it the great have become little,… — Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann

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