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 think we learn the most from imperfect relationships - things like forgiveness and compassion.

Forgiveness is like faith. You have to keep reviving it.

I do not bring forgiveness with me, nor forgetfulness. The only ones who can forgive are dead the living have no right to forget.

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

Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.

Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.

Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.

The ineffable joy of forgiving and being forgiven forms an ecstasy that might well arouse the envy of the gods.

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