We say of some things that they can't be forgiven, or that we will never forgive ourselves. But we do--we do it all the time.

You know, sometimes it's nice to just have someone to blame, even if it has to be yourself, even if it doesn't make sense.

When you continue in anger, you throw away the keys to the door of your heart; others can't come in and you can't get out.

sometimes forgiving someone it's not because he's really sorry and deserved it, but because we were worthy of tranquility.

I don't want you to feel sorry for me. I want you to forgive yourself for being human, just like you would forgive anyone else.

But I was learning forgiveness didn’t have to be about granting absolution for sins but being able to find freedom from pain.

Forgiveness must be immediate, whether or not a person asks for it. Trust must be rebuilt over time. Trust requires a track record.

For myself I think that one wrong does not right the other, and forgiveness cannot be won with useless tears or alms to the Church.

Know how you want to be treated, and expect that when you deal with people. Also remember to give people the respect that you want.

Our forgiving love toward men is the evidence of God's forgiving love in us. It is a necessary condition of the prayer of faith.

Granny was right,' I said. 'When you forgive someone it does make you stronger. It makes your heart bigger than your hate.

I believe what Jesus said was, 'I the Lord will forgive whom I will forgive. But of you it is required that you forgive all men.

Baggage is a funny thing. The more you have of it, the heavier it becomes and the longer it takes to reach your destination in life.

Let's forgive someone for Valentines day, it's a great way to show love, and forgive yourself too for the hurt you held onto.

Every time you ask for forgiveness, you recognize that the biggest problems you face in life exist inside of you, not outside of you.