What is forgiveness? An emotion? A coping mechanism? An element of deepest faith? A way for the heart and soul to combat the type of hate, anger, rage and a thirst for revenge that could ultimately consume a person? All of those and more? Mike Barnicle angercombatconsume share on social
I did once seriously think of embracing the Christian faith. The gentle figure of Christ, so full of forgiveness that he taught his followers not to retaliate when abused or struck, but to turn the other cheek - I thought it was a beautiful example of the perfect man. Mahatma Gandhi abusebeautifulcheek share on social
Without forgiveness life is governed by... an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation. Roberto Assagioli cycleendlessforgiveness Change image and share on social
Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. Mark Twain crushforgivenessfragrance Change image and share on social
Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons. Jessica Lange acceptancealterforgiveness Change image and share on social
Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven. Igor Stravinsky forgivesinundo Change image and share on social
Your heart has to be prepared ahead of time through faith and prayer and grace and mercy and love and forgiveness so you can keep your heart open in hell, when hell happens. Richard Rohr aheadfaithforgiveness Change image and share on social
It's said in Hollywood that you should always forgive your enemies - because you never know when you'll have to work with them. Lana Turner enemyforgivehollywood Change image and share on social
It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. Grace Hopper easyforgivenesspermission Change image and share on social
A mistake is always forgivable, rarely excusable and always unacceptable. Robert Fripp excusableforgivablemistake Change image and share on social
