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" Soon I realized that if beauty equalled forgiveness, I was never going to be forgiven. "

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" God created us for love, for union, for forgiveness and compassion and, yet, that has not been our storyline. That has not been our history. "

" Forgiveness is not always easy. At times, it feels more painful than the wound we suffered, to forgive the one that inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness. "

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

" Love in the real world means saying you're sorry 10 times a day. "

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" God's forgiveness allows us to be honest with ourselves. We recognize our imperfections, admit our failures, and plead to God for clemency. "

" Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. "

" We have to look at loan forgiveness to incentivise young people to pursue degrees in areas where we know we need help. "

" In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus assumes that asking for forgiveness would be a daily occurrence, as would praying that we might be delivered from evil and led not into temptation. "

" Forgiveness is not a feeling - it's a decision we make because we want to do what's right before God. It's a quality decision that won't be easy and it may take time to get through the process, depending on the severity of the offense. "

" 'Caught' is a novel of forgiveness, and the past and the present - who should be and who shouldn't be forgiven. None of my books are ever just about thrills, or it won't work. "

" 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. "

" I thank the Lord for the great principle of repentance and forgiveness. "

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" If I owe Smith ten dollars and God forgives me, that doesn't pay Smith. "

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" The Queen has well-informed opinions of many of her bishops and likes those who are straightforward and intelligent. Both she and Prince Philip believe Christianity is as much about forgiveness as morality. "

" You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well. "

Lewis B. Smedes

" Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom. "

" The themes in 'Violet' are universal: accepting yourself with all of your flaws, moving on, and the forgiveness and freedom that comes along with that. "

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

" Thankfully, forgiveness, and the healing it brings in its wake, has nothing to do with 'deserve.' "

" If there is something to pardon in everything, there is also something to condemn. "

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" I read everything, but generally more fact than fiction - especially autobiographies and biographies. I've read 'Long Walk to Freedom' by Nelson Mandela at least twice on holiday. Every time, I'm totally awed by his vision, strength and forgiveness. I feel honoured to have got to know him and his wonderful wife Graca over the years. "

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" Perfection is boring. If a face doesn't have mistakes, it's nothing. "

" 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. "

" The spirit of forgiveness should prevail, and there should be tolerance and understanding among all political parties for us to move forward. "

" Forgiveness is not to give the other person peace. Forgiveness is for you. Take that opportunity. "

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" God may forgive your sins, but your nervous system won't. "

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