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.

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

The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption.

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

There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.

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

Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.

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.

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

It is very east to forgive others their mistakes it takes more grit and gumption to forgive them for having witnessed your own.