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" Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart. "

Corrie Ten Boom

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" To err is human; to forgive, divine. "

" Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our enemies, and who believe this to be great and manly. Nothing is so praiseworthy, nothing so clearly shows a great and noble soul, as clemency and readiness to forgive. "

Marcus Tullius Cicero

" I believe there are more films that involve love and forgiveness than violence, but they often seem fake and are almost embarrassing to watch. "

" It's only through Christ that we can take full advantage of God's mercy and forgiveness through repentance in Jesus' name. "

" Most of us need time to work through pain and loss. We can find all manner of reasons for postponing forgiveness. One of these reasons is waiting for the wrongdoers to repent before we forgive them. Yet such a delay causes us to forfeit the peace and happiness that could be ours. "

" We win by tenderness. We conquer by forgiveness. "

Frederick William Robertson

" Apology is often the first step in correcting a wrong. Having moved for a position of saying 'I don't need forgiveness,' Mr. Trump is now taking a second look at past behaviors, things that he's said and done that he regrets. While he is not asking for forgiveness for being human, he is admitting that he's made mistakes and humbly making apologies. "

" To me, forgiveness is the cornerstone of healing. "

" Forgiveness allowed me to wash my burdened past away. "

Clemantine Wamariya

" If you're truthful with yourself and others, forgiveness clears the path to righteousness, to grace. All we want is grace. We all want that light in our lives. And we can only get that when we go deep into truth. "

" To my younger self, I would say unless you're literally in danger, ask forgiveness instead of asking permission. "

Jonathan Van Ness

" Through faith in the Lord Jesus alone can we obtain forgiveness of our sins, and be at peace with God; but, believing in Jesus, we become, through this very faith, the children of God; have God as our Father, and may come to Him for all the temporal and spiritual blessings which we need. "

" A prayer that must have a cannon behind it better never be uttered. Forgiveness ought not to go in partnership with shot and shell. Love need not carry knives and revolvers. "

Robert Green Ingersoll

" Children begin by loving their parents; after a time they judge them; rarely, if ever, do they forgive them. "

" I like cast iron coated with enamel for longevity and forgiveness if I happen to take my eyes off the prize while pouring Chianti. "

" I believe in forgiveness; I believe in trying to work with people. "

" Never does the human soul appear so strong as when it foregoes revenge and dares to forgive an injury. "

Edwin Hubbel Chapin

" The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption. "

" Without forgiveness life is governed by... an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation. "

Roberto Assagioli

" Our lack of forgiveness makes us hate, and our lack of compassion makes us hard-hearted. Pride in our hearts makes us resentful and keeps our memory in a constant whirlwind of passion and self-pity. "

Mother Angelica

" There are curveballs that are thrown at you, and you just have to get over it and forgive... if you believe you're perfect, and you don't believe in forgiveness, you're not meant to be married. "

Kendra Wilkinson

" It's far easier to forgive an enemy after you've got even with him. "

" He that cannot forgive others, breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass if he would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven. "

" Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness, or else forgiving another. "

" Forgiveness is for yourself because it frees you. It lets you out of that prison you put yourself in. "

" In the Bible it says they asked Jesus how many times you should forgive, and he said 70 times 7. Well, I want you all to know that I'm keeping a chart. "

Hillary Clinton

" We get a lot of raps as Americans for being small-minded, but in fact, when you really drill down to the core of the culture, there's an enormous amount of compassion and forgiveness and support. "

" I think when you're happy, emotions are right near the top - mine definitely are. I cry easily, I laugh easily, I lose my temper easily... and I beg for forgiveness easily. "

" I think it is important that we rebuild an atmosphere of forgiveness and civility in every aspect of our lives. "

" If we can find forgiveness in our hearts for those who have caused us hurt and injury, we will rise to a higher level of self-esteem and well-being. "