Quotes about Forgiveness
Blame keeps wounds open; only forgiveness heals
— Thomas Monson
Thus let bygones be bygones. Let past differences, as nothing be.
— Abraham Lincoln
The Lord never tires of forgiving. It is we who tire of asking for forgiveness.
— Pope Francis
Forgiveness is an absolute necessity for continued human existence.
— Desmond Tutu
We can choose the way of compassion, the way of forgiveness, the way of generosity. Or we can choose other paths and those have very real consequences in the world. This is absolutely crucial.
— Rob Bell
If we forgive other people, our hearts are made fit to receive forgiveness.
— Corrie Ten Boom
Whatever the reasons, when forgiveness happens it is always a miracle of grace. The obstacles in its way are immense
— Miroslav Volf
Forgiveness is simply a decision to cancel a debt.
— Andy Stanley
Forgiveness costs us nothing. All our costly obedience is the fruit, not the root, of being forgiven. That's why we call it grace.
— John Piper
Grace means forgiveness-period.
— David Jeremiah
The only thing harder than forgiveness is the alternative.
— Philip Yancey
Forgiveness does not mean condoning what has been done. It means taking what happened seriously...drawing out the sting in the memory that threatens our entire existence.
— Desmond Tutu