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

Forgiveness is the remission of sins. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found, is saved from being lost again.

He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself for every man has need to be forgiven.

It's far easier to forgive an enemy after you've got even with him.

Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.

Forgive many things in others nothing in yourself.

There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.

Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past.

When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future.

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