Forgiveness isn't just a blessing you deliver to another human being. Forgiveness is also a gift you give yourself.

A winner rebukes and forgives; a loser is too timid to rebuke and too petty to forgive.

Sin penetrates to the heart, darkens and hardens it until it extinguishes the light of belief. Each sin has a path that leads to unbelief. Unless that sin is swiftly obliterated by seeking God's forgiveness, it grows from a worm into a snake that gnaws at the heart.

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

When you are happy you can forgive a great deal.

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.

He that cannot forgive others, breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass if he would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven.

What is forgiveness? An emotion? A coping mechanism? An element of deepest faith? A way for the heart and soul to combat the type of hate, anger, rage and a thirst for revenge that could ultimately consume a person? All of those and more?

Beware of the man who does not return your blow: he neither forgives you nor allows you to forgive yourself.

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.

We believe that the farm should be building 'forgiveness' into the ecosystem. What does that mean? That a more forgiving ecosystem is one that can better handle drought, flood, disease, pestilence.

What is forgiven is usually well remembered.

Each life is unique. But for all, repentance will surely include passing through the portal of humble prayer. Our Father in Heaven can allow us to feel fully the conviction of our sins. He knows the depths of our remorse. He can then direct what we must do to qualify for forgiveness.

Forgiveness is the needle that knows how to mend.

Forgiveness is a way of opening up the doors again and moving forward, whether it's a personal life or a national life.

Many people have trouble with forgiveness because they have been taught it is a singular act to be completed in one sitting. That is not so. Forgiveness has many layers, many seasons.

The schools would fail through their silence, the Church through its forgiveness, and the home through the denial and silence of the parents. The new generation has to hear what the older generation refuses to tell it.

Forgiveness is not a feeling - it's a decision we make because we want to do what's right before God. It's a quality decision that won't be easy and it may take time to get through the process, depending on the severity of the offense.

Once people are not here physically, the spiritual remains. We still connect, we can communicate, we can give and receive love and forgiveness. There is love after someone dies.

I shall be an autocrat: that's my trade. And the good Lord will forgive me: that's his.

The themes in 'Violet' are universal: accepting yourself with all of your flaws, moving on, and the forgiveness and freedom that comes along with that.

Things happen for a reason, and the only thing you can do is at night time get on your knees and ask God for forgiveness for anything that you did that you didn't feel was right.

How does one know if she has forgiven? You tend to feel sorrow over the circumstance instead of rage, you tend to feel sorry for the person rather than angry with him. You tend to have nothing left to say about it all.

If you don't believe God has forgiven you, you are actually saying that God needs to do more for your forgiveness, and that Jesus' sacrifice was not enough.

I like second chances. I've given people second chances. You have fall-outs with friends, and forgiveness is a great thing to have. It's not easy to forgive. I definitely don't forget, but I do forgive.

Every year during their High Holy Days, the Jewish community reminds us all of our need for repentance and forgiveness.

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

Reversing your treatment of the man you have wronged is better than asking his forgiveness.

You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.

As we know, forgiveness of oneself is the hardest of all the forgivenesses.

I deepen my experience of God through prayer, meditation, and forgiveness.

How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself.

If there are occasions when my grape turned into a raisin and my joy bell lost its resonance, please forgive me. Charge it to my head and not to my heart.

Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.

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

We win by tenderness. We conquer by forgiveness.

Apology is often the first step in correcting a wrong. Having moved for a position of saying 'I don't need forgiveness,' Mr. Trump is now taking a second look at past behaviors, things that he's said and done that he regrets. While he is not asking for forgiveness for being human, he is admitting that he's made mistakes and humbly making apologies.

Choosing forgiveness opens the door of your heart and makes way for a miracle in your life.

I am making amends and seeking forgiveness. My only hope is that some good can come out of my situation.

Forgiveness is the economy of the heart... forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.

To me, forgiveness is the cornerstone of healing.

If I owe Smith ten dollars and God forgives me, that doesn't pay Smith.

The ability to forgive is one of man's greatest achievements.

I read everything, but generally more fact than fiction - especially autobiographies and biographies. I've read 'Long Walk to Freedom' by Nelson Mandela at least twice on holiday. Every time, I'm totally awed by his vision, strength and forgiveness. I feel honoured to have got to know him and his wonderful wife Graca over the years.

And you know, when you've experienced grace and you feel like you've been forgiven, you're a lot more forgiving of other people. You're a lot more gracious to others.

I desired to become a Christian, and prayed earnestly for the forgiveness of my sins. I felt a peace of mind resulting, and loved every one, feeling desirous that all should have their sins forgiven, and love Jesus as I did.

Forgive, son; men are men; they needs must err.

It is always the case that when the Christian looks back, he is looking at the forgiveness of sins.

Asking for forgiveness is just one of the most painful kind of experiences.

Genuine forgiveness does not deny anger but faces it head-on.