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.

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

Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past.

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

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

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

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

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

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