Forgiveness is an act of the will and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.

For me forgiveness and compassion are always linked: how do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed?

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

Nothing inspires forgiveness quite like revenge.

The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness.

Forgiveness says you are given another chance to make a new beginning.

Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go of the past and is therefore the means for correcting our misperceptions.

God pardons like a mother who kisses the offense into everlasting forgiveness.

Forgiveness is not a feeling - it's a decision we make because we want to do what's right before God. It's a quality decision that won't be easy and it may take time to get through the process depending on the severity of the offense.

The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.