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

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

Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.

We win by tenderness. We conquer by forgiveness.

Forgive yourself for your faults and your mistakes and move on.

Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure.

There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.

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

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

Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons.