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.

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

The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive.

It's far easier to forgive an enemy after you've got even with him.

Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness, or else forgiving another.

Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.

Forgive yourself for your faults and your mistakes and move on.

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

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

The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius.