I think we learn the most from imperfect relationships - things like forgiveness and compassion.

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.

Forgiveness is the answer to the child's dream of a miracle by which what is broken is made whole again, what is soiled is made clean again.

The ineffable joy of forgiving and being forgiven forms an ecstasy that might well arouse the envy of the gods.

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

To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

Anger ventilated often hurries towards forgiveness anger concealed often hardens into revenge.

The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive.

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