Quotes about Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a powerful thing [...]. Not only to make the other person feel good, but to heal you.
When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future.
The one who forgives never brings up the past to that person`s face. When you forgive, it`s like it never happened. True forgiveness is complete and total.
Forgiveness breaks the chain of causality because he who `forgives` you - out of love - takes upon himself the consequences of what you have done. Forgiveness, therefore, always entails a sacrifice.
Right actions in the future are the best apologies for bad actions in the past.
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.
Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hate. It is a power that breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness.
If you never say you`re sorry, the times you do really puts them on their heels.
Any fool can criticize, complain, and condemn-and most fools do. But it takes character and self-control to be understanding and forgiving.
There’s no point explaining that all we achieve by exacting revenge is to make ourselves the equals of our enemies, whereas by forgiving we show wisdom and intelligence.
And pray that I may forget
These matters that with myself I too much discuss
Too much explain
Because I do not hope to turn again
Let these words answer
For what is done, not to be done again
May the judgement not be too heavy upon us
Because these wings are no longer wings to fly
But merely vans to beat the air
The air which is now thoroughly small and dry
Smaller and dryer than the will
Teach us to care and not to care
Teach us to sit still.