Forgiveness became a big part of the civil rights movement, juxtaposed against the violence of protesters and law enforcement. King described forgiveness in one of his early sermons as a pardon, a process of life, and the Christian weapon of social redemption.

The wonderful news is that our Lord is a God of mercy, and He responds to repentance.

Without forgiveness, there's no future.

Forgiveness is the answer to the child's dream of a miracle by which what is broken is made whole again, what is soiled is made clean again.

Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.

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

It's important to recognize that forgiveness is more than mere words; it's a heart attitude that induces a spiritual transformation.

We cannot embrace God's forgiveness if we are so busy clinging to past wounds and nursing old grudges.

Forgiveness is a gift, and central to faith.

Forgiveness is the giving, and so the receiving, of life.

Forgiveness is the economy of the heart... forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.

God's forgiveness allows us to be honest with ourselves. We recognize our imperfections, admit our failures, and plead to God for clemency.

Forgiveness is the needle that knows how to mend.

I believe in forgiveness.

The Gospel offers forgiveness for the past, new life for the present, and hope for the future.

Forgiveness is important in families, especially when there are so many secrets that need to be healed - for the most part, every family's got them.

First of all, you ask me if the God of Christians forgives one who doesn't believe and doesn't seek the faith. Premise that - and it's the fundamental thing - the mercy of God has no limits if one turns to him with a sincere and contrite heart; the question for one who doesn't believe in God lies in obeying one's conscience.

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?

Forgiveness is enshrined in the Lord's prayer - forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. These scriptures point to the power of forgiveness not only as a way to absolve transgressions but to ensure that the person extending forgiveness will be forgiven of theirs.

The ineffable joy of forgiving and being forgiven forms an ecstasy that might well arouse the envy of the gods.

On a level of simple personal survival, understanding and forgiveness are crucial... whether in an intimate personal relationship or on a global level.

Forgiveness is the remission of sins. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found, is saved from being lost again.

Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.

The glory of Christianity is to conquer by 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.

Forgiveness is the final form of love.

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.

When there's that forgiveness present and compassion, it just helps you live so much easier.

Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.

If you're truthful with yourself and others, forgiveness clears the path to righteousness, to grace. All we want is grace. We all want that light in our lives. And we can only get that when we go deep into truth.

God's mercy is fresh and new every morning.

Forgiveness is a very personal and intimate thing. Forgiveness is not something that you can speak for others because it includes not only your desire and will, your reflection and intellect, but also your emotions.

Forgiveness isn't about condoning what has happened to you or someone else's actions against you.

Forgiveness is God's command.

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

Forgiveness is not always easy. At times, it feels more painful than the wound we suffered, to forgive the one that inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness.

Forgiveness, in some cases, is a flipping miracle in the sense that you're fighting, and suddenly something happens. It's a kind of grace. Whether you believe in God or not, something happens, and it's transformative.

We cannot serve the Lord if we don't have a heart of forgiveness.

It's only through Christ that we can take full advantage of God's mercy and forgiveness through repentance in Jesus' name.

Choosing forgiveness opens the door of your heart and makes way for a miracle in your life.

We win by tenderness. We conquer by forgiveness.

Forgiveness allowed me to wash my burdened past away.

Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness, or else forgiving another.

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

And you know, when you've experienced grace and you feel like you've been forgiven, you're a lot more forgiving of other people. You're a lot more gracious to others.

God's mercy is fresh and new every morning.

Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself.

Forgiveness means letting go of the past.

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

Forgiveness is like faith. You have to keep reviving it.

Forgiveness gives you a chance to be fulfilled rather than be eaten up with anger.

Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for forgiveness. The other is for goodness.

Life is an adventure in forgiveness.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.

The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.

Forgiveness provides hope, joy, and a bright future that nothing else can.

There are some hurts that we experience that can be forgiven but we won't forget them.

The power of forgiveness transcends personal relationships.