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Forgiveness Quotes

Most Famous Forgiveness Quotes of All Time!

Forgiveness appears here in both public policy and personal reflection. One line describes a campaign pledge to wipe out student debt nationwide, while another explains why murder uniquely requires society itself to seek atonement on the victim's behalf. See Faith quotes for related themes.

He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven.

Quotes by Thomas Fuller

No person is perfect. I haven't, thank God, had any infidelity issues. But you can't say what you won't ever do. And you can't say that you won't have forgiveness in your heart if there were to be an issue...

Quotes by Tasha Smith

Forgiveness isn't just the absence of anger. I think it's also the presence of self-love, when you actually begin to value yourself.

Quotes by Tara Westover

Forgiveness is a big part of - especially post-civil rights movement - is a big part of African-American Christianity, and I wasn't raised within the Christian church; I wasn't raised within any church.

Quotes by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past.

Quotes by T. D. Jakes

We think that forgiveness is weakness, but it's absolutely not; it takes a very strong person to forgive.

Quotes by T. D. Jakes

We cannot embrace God's forgiveness if we are so busy clinging to past wounds and nursing old grudges.

Quotes by T. D. Jakes

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

Quotes by T. D. Jakes

I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It's a gift you give yourself.

Quotes by T. D. Jakes

Here is the amazing thing about Easter; the Resurrection Sunday for Christians is this, that Christ in the dying moments on the cross gives us the greatest illustration of forgiveness possible.

Quotes by T. D. Jakes

To me, forgiveness is the cornerstone of healing.

Quotes by Sylvia Fraser

A winner rebukes and forgives; a loser is too timid to rebuke and too petty to forgive.

Quotes by Sydney J. Harris

For the support and help from the people of Indonesia that I received during my leadership, I ask for forgiveness if there have been any mistakes or shortcomings. Hopefully the people of Indonesia will remain victorious based on Pancasila and...

Quotes by Suharto

I learned a long time ago that some people would rather die than forgive. It's a strange truth, but forgiveness is a painful and difficult process. It's not something that happens overnight. It's an evolution of the heart.

Quotes by Sue Monk Kidd

The schools would fail through their silence, the Church through its forgiveness, and the home through the denial and silence of the parents. The new generation has to hear what the older generation refuses to tell it.

Quotes by Simon Wiesenthal

I believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior. I believe that Jesus died for my sins, and rose again, and that's my belief. I still don't know what 'Christian' means. I'm a follower of Christ, but I keep...

Quotes by Sherri Shepherd

People will constantly bring up my past and throw it in my face, but the Creator of the Universe doesn't. If you ask forgiveness from Him, then it's gone forever. The past is never brought up to shame you or...

Quotes by Shawn Michaels

I think everything worked out the way it was supposed to. Mark's happier. I'm sober. There are still phone calls to be made, people I need to say something to. But everyone from Creed who I've offended or hurt, I...

Quotes by Scott Stapp

Nothing inspires forgiveness quite like revenge.

Quotes by Scott Adams

Can you really forgive if you can't forget?

Quotes by Sarah Jessica Parker

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Forgiveness collection about?
These quotes cover forgiveness in personal, legal, and even financial contexts, from letting go of bitterness to debates over loan forgiveness and how society responds to serious crimes.
Why do people search for forgiveness quotes?
People often want words to help them let go of resentment, or a reflective line to share after making peace with someone. The Suvichar page has more thoughtful lines on that personal journey.
One quote uses a windblown leaf to describe bitterness - what does it suggest about forgiveness?
It illustrates how holding onto bitterness leaves a person brittle, like something easily crushed and carried off, while forgiveness is framed as the wiser, sturdier path. That vivid image is one of the more memorable entries here.
Do these quotes only deal with personal forgiveness?
No, a couple extend the idea to policy, touching on student loan forgiveness and international debt forgiveness, which broadens the topic beyond interpersonal relationships. The Faith page covers the more spiritual side of forgiveness.
How can I use forgiveness quotes?
They work well for captions about reconciliation, letting go of grudges, or reflective posts on personal growth. The Anmol Vachan and Prayers pages offer more in a devotional tone.

Another line compares bitterness to a dry leaf easily blown away, suggesting far more wisdom lies in forgiving, while a further one points to loan forgiveness as part of a country's broader trade practices. Browse Anmol Vachan quotes or Prayers quotes for more.