Forgiving Quotes

1882 Forgiving quotes by 1110 unique authors

Whenever we forgive, in small ways at home, or in great ways between nations, we free ourselves from the past. — Jack Kornfield
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… — Susan Smith
I don't think I will ever be able to forgive myself for what I have done — Susan Smith
Life is short. Forgive quickly. Kiss slowly. — Robert Doisneau
The incentive to peacemaking is love, but it degenerates into appeasement whenever justice is ignored. To forgive and to ask for forgiveness are both costly… — John Stott
My virginity, that from my childhood kept me company, is heavier than I can endure to bear. Forgive me, Cupid, for thou art god, and… — Francis Beaumont
Forgive and call back the energy wasted on past events. — Caroline Myss
Forgive me for using the term 'fat little brother' ... It is not a criticism, rather a suggestion that he do some exercises and go… — Fidel Castro
To hurt someone you know will forgive you is the unkindiest thing of all. — Robert Breault
How easy it is to forgive and loose the most violent offender, when in tears, they repent. How difficult it is forgiving our own self,… — Stefanie Schneider
In order to forgive, you must have blamed. — Wayne Dyer
What I envy most about you Christians is your forgiveness; I have nobody to forgive me. — Unknown Author
I dedicate this to all those who did not live to tell it. And may they please forgive me for not having seen it all… — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
The burden of regret can weigh us down heavily on our spiritual journey. The best way to release regret is to forgive ourselves. — James Van Praagh
When we forgive and let go, not only does a huge weight drop off your shoulders, but the doorway to your own self-love opens. — Louise Hay
Forgiveness is a gift to yourself. It frees you from the past, past experiences, and past relationships. It allows you to live in the present… — Louise Hay
Children are excellent observers, and will often perceive your slightest defects. In general, those who govern children, forgive nothing in them, but everything in themselves — Francois Fenelon
If dead things love, if earth and water distinguish friends from enemies, I should like to possess their love. I should like the green earth… — Selma LagerlÃ¶f
There is a fine balance between honoring the past and losing yourself in it. For example, you can acknowledge and learn from mistakes you made,… — Eckhart Tolle
Forgiveness of the present is even more important than forgiveness of the past. If you forgive every moment - allow it to be as it… — Eckhart Tolle
If you can forgive yourself then you will no longer see the reflection of your own internal judgement in the faces of the people around… — Duncan Trussell
We are supposed to forgive everyone; everyone includes ourselves. — Denis Waitley
A trusting heart is forgiven and, in turn, forgives. — Brennan Manning
Perhaps the best god would be like a woman, because only women really knew how to forgive — Rudolfo Anaya
What have I to forgive and whom? — Sri Aurobindo

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