Quotes by Forgiveness Forgiveness is not simply the absolving of an enemy, or one who has done us wrong. Forgiveness must encompass all those things which disturb the tranquility of our soul: the barking dog that robs you of sleep, the heat of summer, the cold of winter. Forgive the ingrown toenail, the flea that bites; forgive the cranky child, wrinkles, a forgotten birthday. Barbara Wood forgiveness dog summer The incomparable stupidity of life teaches us to love our parents; divine philosophy teaches us to forgive them. Baron de Montesquieu forgiveness love philosophy See, forgiveness doesn't happen all at once. It's not an event - it's a process. Barry Lyga forgiveness events process For me, forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed? Bell Hooks forgiveness compassion believe Forgiveness is a sign that the person who has wronged you means more to you than the wrong they have delt. Ben Greenhalgh forgiveness apology mean Injuries too well remembered cannot heal. Benjamin Barber injury forgiveness heal The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all others, charity. Benjamin Franklin forgiveness respect positive Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed. Benjamin Franklin forgiveness government law Wink at small faults; remember thou hast great ones. Benjamin Franklin forgiveness wisdom fun To be forgiven is not enough; we must put an end to the very need to be forgiven. Bernadette Roberts forgiveness enough needs One of the secrets of a long and fruitful life is to forgive everybody everything everynight before you go to bed. Bernard Baruch forgiveness positive life When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future. Bernard Meltzer forgiveness change inspirational I'm sorry.' The two most inadequate words in the English language. Beth Revis im-sorry forgiveness apology Forgiveness is a gift of high value. Yet its cost is nothing. Betty Smith forgiveness cost inspirational Respect your fellow human being, treat them fairly, disagree with them honestly, enjoy their friendship, explore your thoughts about one another candidly, work together for a common goal and help one another achieve it. No destructive lies. No ridiculous fears. No debilitating anger. Bill Bradley forgiveness motivational friendship People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on. Bill Cosby moving-on forgiveness inspirational The United States grants the favors of the second, third, or fifty-seventh chance, and its citizens remain free to invent for themselves whatever character draws a crowd or pays the rent. Bill Vaughan forgiveness united-states character If you overpower your enemy, then pardon him by way of thankfulness to Allah, for being able to subdue him. Bill Vaughan forgiveness thankfulness enemy The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.' Billy Graham forgiveness faith life Forgiveness does not come easily to us, especially when someone we have trusted betrays our trust. And yet if we do not learn to forgive, we will discover that we can never really rebuild trust. Billy Graham forgiveness forgiving doe «1234567891011»