"Nothing inspires forgiveness quite like revenge"

"Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it"

"Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred. It is a power that breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness"

"I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note - torn in two, and burned up, so that it never can be shown against one"

"God's forgiveness is the only thing. And, well, I take full responsibility for the adultery. It was my fault and, you know, no matter what went on, the man has to take responsibility; and I do"

"The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world"

"God pardons like a mother, who kisses the offense into everlasting forgiveness"

"Reversing your treatment of the man you have wronged is better than asking his forgiveness"

"Forgiveness is the answer to the child's dream of a miracle by which what is broken is made whole again, what is soiled is made clean again"

"Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave"

"Forgiveness is like faith. You have to keep reviving it"