Forgiveness Quotes - Page 36

• For there are three ways of performing an act of mercy: the merciful word, by forgiving and by comforting; secondly, if you can offer no word, then pray - that too is mercy; and thirdly, deeds of mercy. And when the Last Day comes, we shall be judged from this, and on this basis we shall receive the eternal verdict.

  Mary Faustina Kowalska

  Comforting, Forgiving, Way

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• In a man they forgive anything. In a woman nothing.

  Kate Langley Bosher

  Acceptance, Men, Forgiving

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• This Blood that but one drop of has the power to win all the world forgiveness of its world of sin.

  Thomas Aquinas

  Winning, Blood, Saint

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• As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.

  Nelson Mandela

  Inspirational, Acceptance, Doors

  "A white South African's memories of Mandela" by Nadia Bilchik, www.cnn.com. June 18, 2013.

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• There was hell in her eyes! She was worn and jaded Her soul is at war with the life she has led. As I looked on that face so strangely faded I wonder God did not strike me dead.

  Ella Wheeler Wilcox

  War, Eye, Soul

  Ella Wheeler Wilcox (2016). “Complete Poetical Works of Ella Wheeler Wilcox (Delphi Classics)”, p.702, Delphi Classics

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• There are some experiences in life they haven't invented the right words for.

  Lisa Kleypas

  Im Sorry, Havens, Right Words

  Lisa Kleypas (2010). “Married by Morning”, p.61, St. Martin's Press

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• Each snowflake in an avalanche pleads not guilty.

  Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

  Inspirational, Guilt, Atheism

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• The knowledge of the past stays with us. To let go is to release the images and emotions, the grudges and fears, the clingings and disappointments of the past that bind our spirit.

  Jack Kornfield

  Inspirational, Moving On, Letting Go

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• From the body of one guilty deed a thousand ghostly fears and haunting thoughts proceed.

  William Wordsworth

  Body, Haunting, Deeds

  William Wordsworth (1837). “The Complete Poetical Works of William Wordsworth: Together with a Description of the Country of the Lakes in the North of England, Now First Published with His Works ...”, p.239

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• People are really trying their best. Just like being happy and sad, you will find yourself on both sides of the equation many times over your lifetime, either saying or hearing the wrong thing. Let's all give each other a pass, shall we?

  David Rakoff

  People, Giving, Finding Yourself

  David Rakoff (2010). “Half Empty”, p.217, Anchor

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• Here is a mental treatment guaranteed to cure every ill that flesh is heir to: sit for half an hour every night and mentally forgive everyone against whom you have any ill will or antipathy.

  Charles Fillmore

  Life Changing, Night, Ill Will

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• It takes a lot of grace and maturity to simply forgive, but a lot of healing takes place when you do.

  Elizabeth George

  Healing, Maturity, Grace

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• Forgiveness doesn't sit there like a pretty boy in a bar. Forgiveness is the old fat guy you have to haul up a hill.

  Cheryl Strayed

  Boys, Guy, Bars

  Cheryl Strayed (2013). “Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Someone Who’s Been There”, p.195, Atlantic Books Ltd

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• After grief for sin there should be joy for forgiveness.

  Arthur W. Pink

  Grief, Joy, Sin

  Arthur W. Pink (2001). “A. W. Pink's Studies in the Scriptures”, p.191, Sovereign Grace Publishers,

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• Asking for forgiveness from others in a scriptural manner involves acknowledging that you have sinned against them and that you desire mercy and pardon (not to be given what you deserve). Asking for forgiveness is vital for reconciliation and may lead to the difference in the relationship.

  John C. Broger

  Differences, Desire, Asking

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• Men forget, but never forgive; women forgive, but never forget.

  Robert Jordan

  Men, Forgive And Forget, Forgiving

  Robert Jordan (2002). “The Dragon Reborn: Book Three of 'The Wheel of Time'”, p.549, Macmillan

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• I'm sorry' I said again. Whenever someone tells you something said, it's the only thing you can think to say, even if you're already said it before.

  Nicholas Sparks

  Im Sorry, Thinking, Said

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• Be the one who nurtures and builds. Be the one who has an understanding and a forgiving heart one who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them.

  Marvin J. Ashton

  Motivational, Wisdom, Heart

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• We implore the mercy of God, not that He may leave us at peace in our vices, but that He may deliver us from them.

  Blaise Pascal

  Mercy Of God, Vices, May

  Blaise Pascal (2007). “Thoughts”, p.180, Cosimo, Inc.

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• Just because you had every right to feel sorry for yourself didn't mean you ever took the opportunity to do so.

  Jodi Picoult

  Im Sorry, Mean, Opportunity

  Jodi Picoult (2009). “Handle with Care: A Novel”, p.40, Simon and Schuster

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• The pearl whose possession separates man from beast, the pearl which is the rarest find - the best among virtues - is forgiveness.

  Kedar Joshi

  Men, Pearls, Beast

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• Listen. Slide the weight from your shoulders and move forward. You are afraid you might forget, but you never will. You will forgive and remember.

  Barbara Kingsolver

  Change, Moving, Forgiving

  Barbara Kingsolver (2008). “The Poisonwood Bible”, p.448, Faber & Faber

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• What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.

  C. S. Lewis

  Inspirational, Philosophy, Medicine

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• Forgiveness gives you back the laughter and the lightness in your life.

  Joan Lunden

  Hurt, Laughter, Anger

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• We achieve inner health only through forgiveness - the forgiveness not only of others but also of ourselves.

  Joshua L. Liebman

  Health, Achieve

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