To err is human, to forgive divine.— Alexander Pope
Forgiveness Quotes
Forgiveness isn't saying it was okay — it's deciding to stop carrying it. These forgiveness quotes are for the peace you're ready to give yourself. Set it down.
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More topics ›To understand everything is to forgive everything.— Buddha
The water hears and understands. The ice does not forgive.— Leigh Bardugo
If you forgive and forget then you no longer have to relive it.— Robert Tew
Forgiveness is a scalpel which removes the scars from the past.— Maxwell Maltz
People find it far easier to forgive others for being wrong than being right.— J.K. Rowling
There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.— Bryant H. McGill
Forgiveness is not a gift to the one who wronged you. It is a gift to yourself.— Marie Lu
Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.— Mark Twain
No one is perfect in this world. Forgive people for not knowing better and learn to move on.— Leon Brown
There is magic in sincere forgiveness; in the forgiveness you give, but more so in the forgiveness you receive.— Terry Goodkind
Judge nothing, you will be happy. Forgive everything, you will be happier. Love everything, you will be happiest.— Sri Chinmoy
Do not part on bad terms. Always part with forgiveness in your heart; no situation needs leaving with anger in the air.— Leon Brown
Pray, forgive yourself, appreciate others, trust your gut, do things you enjoy, and remind yourself that you are loved.— Sandra Lumb
You are free the moment that you forgive yourself for not knowing better. The past has gone, learn from it and move on.— Leon Brown
Dwelling on past bad decisions you've made only allows those decisions to keep defining you. Forgive yourself and move on.— Mandy Hale
Pray, forgive yourself, appreciate others, listen to your gut, do things you enjoy, and remind yourself that we ll loved and connected.— Sandra Lumb
Just because you've made mistakes doesn't mean your mistakes get to make you. Take notice of your inner critic, forgive yourself and move on.— Robert Tew
Just because you've made mistakes doesn't mean your mistakes get to make you. Take no notice of your inner critic, forgive yourself, and move on.— Robert Tew
The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.— Steve Maraboli
The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that that situation is over, you cannot move forward.— Steve Jobs
Holiday gift ideas: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.— Oren Arnold
Forgiveness: You cannot afford to withhold forgiveness. Nothing will destroy your life more surely, for there is a great hidden grief in the denial of forgiveness. Your heart is so heavy from what you have not forgiven that you bear the offenses of another as if they were your own.— Glenda Green
Anyone can hold a grudge, but it takes a person with character to forgive. When you forgive, you release yourself from a painful burden. Forgiveness doesn't mean what happened was OK, and it doesn't mean that person should still be welcome in your life. It just means you have made peace with the pain, and are ready to let it go.— Doe Zantamata
Don't be afraid to distance yourself from everyone and everything - and recoup. Sort out your thoughts. Listen to your heart. Breathe. Read a book. Write about how much your life has sucked - then write about how much you can't wait to see the positive changes. Relearn yourself. Accept all the hurt you've been through. Forgive anyone and everyone who's hurt you. Even if that means doing it within, and never physically or verbally reaching out. Let go and rejuvenate. Take a step away from the chaos, and find peace within.— Reyna Biddy
Be slow to judge and quick to forgive.— Author Unknown
Forgive and let go. Forget and move on.— Author Unknown
Why do you forgive everyone but yourself? -a.b.— Author Unknown
A good relationship requires two good forgivers.— Author Unknown
Forgiveness is medicine. Not for them but for you.— Author Unknown
When you forgive, you heal. When you let go, you grow.— Author Unknown
Forgiveness is the key that will free you from your suffering.— Author Unknown
Self-forgiveness is the hardest and most necessary form of love.— Author Unknown
Forgiveness is not about them. It is about setting yourself free.— Author Unknown
Forgiveness in a relationship is an act of self-interest, not surrender.— Author Unknown
Think before you speak. The words you say can only be forgiven, not forgotten.— Author Unknown
Anger makes you smaller while forgiveness forces you to grow beyond what you were.— Author Unknown
You'll never know how strong your heart is until you know how to forgive who broke it.— Author Unknown
Forgive them, even if they are not sorry. Holding on to anger only hurts you, not them.— Author Unknown
Everyone makes mistakes. If you can't forgive others, don't expect others to forgive you.— Author Unknown
Forgiveness isn't something we do for other people. We do it for ourselves to get well and move on.— Author Unknown
Forgiveness is not something we do for other people. We do it for ourselves to get well and move on.— Author Unknown
Let your wings of forgiveness flutter and take you into a garden where the flowers of peace blossom.— Author Unknown
Forgiveness doesn't mean you excuse the crime. It just means you're no longer willing to be the victim.— Author Unknown
It's easy to forgive the mistakes of others, but it's hard to rebuild the trust that has been destroyed.— Author Unknown
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What is a good quote about forgiveness?
Often attributed to many, the idea endures: "Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could have been any different." You forgive not to excuse them, but to stop the past from renting space in your present.
What is a short forgiveness quote?
"Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace." Short forgiveness quotes cut to the reason that actually matters — your freedom, not their apology.
Why is forgiveness so hard?
Because it can feel like letting someone off the hook. But forgiveness isn't about them — it's about refusing to keep paying, in resentment, for a debt that's already cost you enough.