The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.

The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive.

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

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

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

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

God's forgiveness allows us to be honest with ourselves. We recognize our imperfections, admit our failures, and plead to God for clemency.

There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.

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

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