A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the full value of time and will not suffer read more

A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the full value of time and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.

These evils I deserve, and more
. . . .
Justly, yet despair not of his final read more

These evils I deserve, and more
. . . .
Justly, yet despair not of his final pardon,
Whose ear is ever open, and his eye
Gracious to re-admit the suppliant.

One forgives to the degree that one loves.

One forgives to the degree that one loves.

The Past: Our cradle, not our prison; there is danger as well as appeal in its glamour. The past is read more

The Past: Our cradle, not our prison; there is danger as well as appeal in its glamour. The past is for inspiration, not imitation, for continuation, not repetition. -Israel Zangwill.

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

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

You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish read more

You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.

I believe in the forgiveness of sin and the redemption of ignorance.

I believe in the forgiveness of sin and the redemption of ignorance.

I pardon him as God shall pardon me.

I pardon him as God shall pardon me.

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.