Quote by Francis G. Xavier

“Rather than weakening us, forgiveness actually frees and empowers us to become the person that our heart wants us to become.”

— Jerry Jampolsky

“Forgiveness is the way we break the grip that long-held resentments have on our hearts.”

— Sharon Salzberg

“Forgiveness is a gift to the one who is hurting.”

— Josee D'Amore

“Forgiveness is a selfless gift of love to others.”

— Joan Ambu

“I had no interest in forgiveness. Hate and betrayal had burned any goodness, any honor, right out of me.”

— Natasha Knight

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

— Hina Hashmi

“To forgive is a solemn tussle between love and hate”

— Ymatruz

“Forgiveness is a powerful thing.”

— Elin Hilderbrand

“Forgiveness is the very opposite of anything which can be taken for granted.”

— John Stott

“I like to bond over mutual hatreds and petty grievances.”

— Lisa Kleypas

“Forgiveness is a matter of choice, not feelings. We demonstrate true forgiveness when we refuse to brood over the sins committed against us.”

— Randy Alcorn

“Forgiveness is really just another word for freedom.”

— Julie Lessman