3,711 Quotes About Forgiveness

Forgiveness is not just what we receive; it is also what we give - to ourselves.

Any fool knows men and women think differently at times, but the biggest difference is this. Men forget, but never forgive; women forgive, but never forget.

When we forgive, especially under the most difficult circumstances, we grow and evolve as people.

The more you know yourself, the less judgmental you become.

Reconciliation is the key to lasting and growing relationships with others. I think of my marriage. Caron and I have been together for over forty years and, through many bumps and bruises, our love has continually grown. The key is not compatibility or strength of character. The secret is reconciliation through forgiveness.

It is very easy to get married, but it requires understanding, love, kindness, forgiveness, compassion and care to continue a happy married life.

The simple, external acts in which you resolve shame and guilt, and set right a debt, by passing by them all and giving something grander even so and instead of. You end the circle by leaving it behind. Conscience brings awareness of the need to change something, but the source of your actions must become inspiration and devotion. You’re not doing it to get out of debt; you are doing it because you know it to be the thing to do.

There is no forgiveness. For women. A man may lose his honor and regain it again. But a woman cannot. She cannot.

Forgiveness is to offer no resistance to life.