God's forgiveness allows us to be honest with ourselves. We recognize our imperfections, admit our failures, and plead to God for clemency.

Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.

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

Thank you, God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it enough.

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

People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.

It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

Forgiveness is indifference. Forgiveness is impossible while love lasts.

You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.

The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive.