Quotes about Forgiveness

Though your sins be as scarlet, yet I will make them as white as snow.

Better for him that each sin of his life had brought its sure, swift penalty along with it. There was purification in punishment. Not 'Forgive us our sins,' but 'Smite us for our iniquities' should be the prayer of a man to a most just God.

For only blood can wipe out blood, And only tears can heal: And the crimson stain that was of Cain Became Christ's snow-white seal. VI.

We can forgive a man for making a useful thing as long as he does not admire it. The only excuse for making a useless thing is that one admires it intensely.

Every Saint has a past. Every Sinner, has a future.

Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes they forgive them. His

You can't change your past, but you can change your mind about your past.

As Dr Johnson said, "God himself, sir, does not propose to judge a man until the end of his days." Why should you and I?

We are much more forgiving of those who are willing to come clean right away.

Instead of condemning people, let's try to understand them. Let's try to figure out why they do what they do. That's a lot more profitable and intriguing than criticism; and it breeds sympathy, tolerance and kindness. 'To know all is to forgive all.

To cultivate a mental attitude that will bring you peace and happiness, remember that Rule 2 is: Let's never try to get even with our enemies, because if we do we will hurt ourselves far more than we hurt them. Let's do as General Eisenhower does: let's never waste a minute thinking about people we don't like.

realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness toward anyone.