The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive.

Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.

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

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

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

The ability to forgive is one of man's greatest achievements.

A mistake is always forgivable, rarely excusable and always unacceptable.

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

My desire is to be a forgiving, non-judgmental person.

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