“Reversing your treatment of the man you have wronged is better than asking his forgiveness.”
Forgiveness is not about letting someone off the hook — it is about putting the hook down. These quotes explore what it takes to release resentment, how to forgive without forgetting, and why holding a grudge mostly punishes the person holding it.
“Without forgiveness, there's no future.”
“Reversing your treatment of the man you have wronged is better than asking his forgiveness.”
“Nothing inspires forgiveness quite like revenge.”
“Forgiveness is the needle that knows how to mend.”
“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.”
“One forgives to the degree that one loves.”
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate only love can do that.”
“God pardons like a mother, who kisses the offense into everlasting forgiveness.”
“I believe in the forgiveness of sin and the redemption of ignorance.”
“The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness.”
“Forgiveness says you are given another chance to make a new beginning.”
“All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.”
“On the Day of Atonement, Jews are commanded to seek forgiveness from the people we have hurt.”
“The Dalai Lama's entire being is about peace and harmony, forgiveness and self-discipline. Those are qualities to be admired. I am really looking forward to meeting His Holiness.”
“Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure.”
“Forgiveness to the injured does belong but they ne'er pardon who have done wrong.”