Quotes about Forgiveness
I think that if God forgives us we must forgive ourselves. Otherwise, it is almost like setting up ourselves as a higher tribunal than Him.
- CS Lewis
As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.
- Nelson Mandela
Forgiveness is above all a personal choice, a decision of the heart to go against the natural instinct to pay back evil with evil.
- Pope John Paul II
We all agree that forgiveness is a beautiful idea until we have to practice it.
- CS Lewis
Disagreements don't cause disunity, a lack of forgiveness does.
- Loren Cunningham
Forgiveness doesn't make the situation OK, it makes you OK.
- Beth Moore
Forgiveness does not require us to close our eyes but rather to truly open them.
- Richard Paul Evans
Forgiveness is not about forgetting. It is about letting go of another person's throat.
- William Paul Young
To err is human; to forgive people and yourself for poor behavior is to be sensible and realistic.
- Albert Ellis
Those who say they will forgive but can't forget, simply bury the hatchet but leave the handle out for immediate use.
- DL Moody
How unhappy is he who cannot forgive himself.
- Publilius Syrus
Karma means that all actions have consequences. Grace means that in a moment of atonement -taking responsibility, making amends, asking for forgiveness - all karma is burned.
- Marianne Williamson