We win by tenderness. We conquer by forgiveness.

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

Once a woman has forgiven her man, she must not reheat his sins for breakfast.

Without forgiveness life is governed by... an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.

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

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

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.

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

Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life.

I do not bring forgiveness with me, nor forgetfulness. The only ones who can forgive are dead the living have no right to forget.