I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It's a gift you give yourself.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate only love can do that.

I believe in the forgiveness of sin and the redemption of ignorance.

Nothing inspires forgiveness quite like revenge.

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

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

The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.

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.

Forgiveness is the economy of the heart... forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.

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