Forgiveness Quotes

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

^{Roy Bennett}

198. 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 the 1945 Constitution.

^Suharto

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

^{Rick Perry}

200. 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}

Forgiveness Quotes 201 – 300

201. Dear friends: faith and forgiveness is much more powerful than napalm could ever be.

^{Phan Thi Kim Phuc}

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

^{T. D. Jakes}

203. Forgiveness for one’s self is the only way we can keep going through life and give ourselves the best chance at being the best people we can be.

^{Yolanda Hadid}

204. As our nation’s student debt crisis has reached a breaking point, we’ve been hearing lots of talk about student loan forgiveness. It’s taken me 20 years to forgive myself for my loan – and just as long to pay it off.

^{Camille Perri}

205. I think one of the most important things in evolving is forgiveness.

^{Damon Dash}

206. The power of forgiveness is huge; it is really big, and it can save this world.

^{Immaculee Ilibagiza}

207. The Way Of The Fist’ is not quite a Shakespearian depiction of anger and revenge. This song was more my way of releasing all the pent up aggression I felt against some people who wronged me beyond the point of any kind of forgiveness or mercy.

^{Ivan Moody}

208. We only learn at the speed of pain, and we don’t have others in our lives without forgiveness.

^{Bill Clegg}

209. Jesus’ own witness of sacrificial love and forgiveness, and his work to heal the sick and care for those in need, represent God’s ways and vision for us.

^{Adam Hamilton}

210. Every effort should be made to help build the new democratic nation with reconciliation and forgiveness, for the sake of Egypt and not for the benefit of a party or a group.

^{Ahmed Zewail}

211. Things happen for a reason, and the only thing you can do is at night time get on your knees and ask God for forgiveness for anything that you did that you didn’t feel was right.

^{Floyd Mayweather, Jr.}

212. 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.

^{Corbin Bernsen}

213. To understand somebody else as a human being, I think, is about as close to real forgiveness as one can get.

^{David Small}

214. One of the great qualities we have is forgiveness.

^{Buster Posey}

215. Well, I’ve never left my faith – but have I made a lot of mistakes? But was I fortunate that I was brought up in that Pentecostal church, where I heard about God’s love and God’sforgiveness.

^{Billy Ray Cyrus}

216. We cannot serve the Lord if we don’t have a heart of forgiveness.

^{Monty Williams}

217. 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.

^{T. D. Jakes}

218. When I felt real forgiveness, my heart was set free.

^{Phan Thi Kim Phuc}

219. 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.

^{Sue Monk Kidd}

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

^{Gordon B. Hinckley}

221. We need Grace and forgiveness.

^{Pope Benedict XVI}

222. I desired to become a Christian, and prayed earnestly for the forgiveness of my sins. I felt a peace of mind resulting, and loved every one, feeling desirous that all should have their sins forgiven, and love Jesus as I did.

^{Ellen G. White}

223. The characteristics of an authentically empowered personality are humbleness, clarity, forgiveness and love.

^{Gary Zukav}

224. Sometimes I see myself fine, sometimes I need a witness. And I like the whole truth, but there are nights I only need forgiveness.

^{Dar Williams}

225. 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 ask for their forgiveness.

^{Scott Stapp}

226. I learned that I have purpose and my experiences no matter how horrible taught me heart, strength and forgiveness!

^{Dominique Jackson}

227. Forgiveness is indifference. Forgiveness is impossible while love lasts.

^{Mary Boykin Chesnut}

228. You have to work on forgiveness and love, and that includes your own self.

^{Brian Welch}

229. Forgiveness provides hope, joy, and a bright future that nothing else can.

^{Paul J. Meyer}

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

^{Kevyn Aucoin}

231. My experience has shown me that many people struggle with forgiveness of self and/or others.

^{Malik Yoba}

232. On the Day of Atonement, Jews are commanded to seek forgiveness from the people we have hurt.

^{Laura Schlessinger}

233. To sin offers repentance and forgiveness; not to sin offers only punishment.

^{Jose Bergamin}

234. God’s forgiveness is the only thing. And, well, I take full responsibility for the adultery. It was my fault and, you know, no matter what went on, the man has to take responsibility; and I do.

^{Jim Bakker}

235. Many people have trouble with forgiveness because they have been taught it is a singular act to be completed in one sitting. That is not so. Forgiveness has many layers, many seasons.

^{Clarissa Pinkola Estes}

236. Every year during their High Holy Days, the Jewish community reminds us all of our need for repentance and forgiveness.

^{Billy Graham}

237. There is no forgiveness, justice, or healing on any level when hate is involved.

^KRS-One

238. Forgiveness is a very personal and intimate thing. Forgiveness is not something that you can speak for others because it includes not only your desire and will, your reflection and intellect, but also your emotions.

^{Ingrid Betancourt}

239. I love discussing social issues, but I’m not interested in scare tactics. I believe there is a way to bring awareness in tandem with forgiveness and love.

^{Brie Larson}

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

^{Monica Johnson}

241. Choosing forgiveness opens the door of your heart and makes way for a miracle in your life.

^{Victoria Osteen}

242. Look at the things you’ve done and ask for forgiveness. After clearing out that wreckage from the past, you can move forward, in a way, to keep your finger on the pulse.

^{Molly Bloom}

243. I am making amends and seeking forgiveness. My only hope is that some good can come out of my situation.

^{Jayson Blair}

244. On a level of simple personal survival, understanding and forgiveness are crucial… whether in an intimate personal relationship or on a global level.

^{Edward Albert}

245. I struggle with insecurities. I struggle with forgiveness. I struggle with letting someone go that did me dirty without vengeance, which is an evil thing.

^{Jessie Reyez}

246. China’s idea of fair trade is government subsidies of its textile and apparel exports to the United States, currency manipulation, and forgiveness of loans by its government banks.

^{Virginia Foxx}

247. My husband was a serial adulterer, and there was nothing I could do about it: no questions I could ask him, no argument I could have with him, no explanation he could give me or pleas he could make for forgiveness.

^{Ingrid Seward}

248. You can’t legislate into existence an act of forgiveness and a true confession; those are mysteries of the human heart, and they occur between one individual and another individual, not a panel of judges sitting asking questions, trying to test your truth.

^{Athol Fugard}

249. I believe in forgiveness.

^{Pam Bondi}