Forgiveness Quotes - Page 15

Failure taught him that he could have made the right choice. I could have tried.

Abraham had eight sons-not one. All eight sons bring something to the table. Abraham loved all of his sons. He was a good father who made sure all his sons were literate, of good character and shared a common ideology with their father, Abraham. Abraham did good. Where did we go wrong?
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And without forgiveness, there is never any peace.

One deep breath, one last step and out into oblivion where death held out its arms into a welcoming embrace.

Lay down an unforgiving spirit, because there'll be no peace until you do.

She did not think that those who were late, or the ancestors themselves, would wish punishment upon us, no matter what our transgressions. It was far more likely that there would be love, falling like rain from above, changing the hearts of the wicked; transforming them

Do not throw me out. Please.

Family quarrels have a total bitterness unmatched by others. Yet it sometimes happens that they also have a kind of tang, a pleasantness beneath the unpleasantness, based on the tacit understanding that this is not for keeps; that any limb you climb out on will still be there later for you to climb back.

Making amends is not only saying the words but also being willing to listen to how your behavior caused another’s pain, and then the really hard part…changing behavior.

Suspense, murder, revenge, scandal; a delicious cocktail party.

I've misplaced it all, but I can't seem to lose my brother. It's a priceless gift-to have his love at a time when I've done nothing to earn it.

A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another and building a successful family is like building a home. A successful family based on unity, forgiveness and love takes careful planning, but it's worth every moment.

I know that in the end, God will forgive me. He will forgive your father, me, and you too. I hope you can do the same. Forgive your father if you can. Forgive me if you wish. But most important, forgive yourself.

To err is human, to forgive, divine.

No one should have to go through life without forgiveness. It's essential

The ability to forgive is one of man’s greatest achievements.

May you follow the path of light.

That's one of the things we learn as we grow older - how to forgive. It comes easier at forty than it did at twenty.

I am speaking from experience when I say that forgiveness offered - especially when so undeserved - cuts chains off the human heart that no other power in any universe anywhere can rattle much less break.

We all make mistakes, everybody should be given a second-chance.