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.

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

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

Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit.

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

Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.

We think that forgiveness is weakness, but it's absolutely not it takes a very strong person to forgive.

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

Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.