148 private quotes tagged forgiveness

“Forgiveness to the injured does belong but they ne'er pardon who have done wrong.” — John Dryden

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

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“If Jesus Christ was who He claimed to be, and He did die on a cross at a point of time in history, then, for all history past and all history future it is relevant because that is the very focal point for forgiveness and redemption.” — Josh McDowell

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“We win by tenderness. We conquer by forgiveness.” — Frederick William Robertson

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“The schools would fail through their silence, the Church through its forgiveness, and the home through the denial and silence of the parents. The new generation has to hear what the older generation refuses to tell it.” — Simon Wiesenthal

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“It is always the case that when the Christian looks back, he is looking at the forgiveness of sins.” — Karl Barth

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“My desire is to stand up and brush myself off when I make mistakes and ask for forgiveness.” — Janine Turner

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“Forgiveness really is so misunderstood, as well as the power it can release in an individual.” — Jennifer O'Neill

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“I think it's important to remember that Christianity was based in love and tolerance and forgiveness and acceptance.” — Kristin Chenoweth

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“I think we learn the most from imperfect relationships - things like forgiveness and compassion.” — Andrea Thompson

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

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“When there's that forgiveness present and compassion, it just helps you live so much easier.” — Craig T. Nelson

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“Forgiveness is indifference. Forgiveness is impossible while love lasts.” — Mary Chesnut

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“'Caught' is a novel of forgiveness, and the past and the present - who should be and who shouldn't be forgiven. None of my books are ever just about thrills, or it won't work.” — Harlan Coben

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“To sin offers repentance and forgiveness not to sin offers only punishment.” — Jose Bergamin

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“I like cast iron coated with enamel for longevity and forgiveness if I happen to take my eyes off the prize while pouring Chianti.” — Mario Batali

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“One important theme is the extent to which one can ever correct an error, especially outside any frame of religious forgiveness. All of us have done something we regret - how we manage to remove that from our conscience, or whether that's even possible, interested me.” — Ian Mcewan

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“Forgiveness is the needle that knows how to mend.” — Jewel

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“On the Day of Atonement, Jews are commanded to seek forgiveness from the people we have hurt.” — Laura Schlessinger

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“The Dalai Lama's entire being is about peace and harmony, forgiveness and self-discipline. Those are qualities to be admired. I am really looking forward to meeting His Holiness.” — Joe Nichols

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“As we know, forgiveness of oneself is the hardest of all the forgivenesses.” — Joan Baez

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“I think it is important that we rebuild an atmosphere of forgiveness and civility in every aspect of our lives.” — T. D. Jakes

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“I believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior. I believe that Jesus died for my sins, and rose again, and that's my belief. I still don't know what 'Christian' means. I'm a follower of Christ, but I keep making a whole bunch of mistakes. And I thank God for forgiveness.” — Sherri Shepherd

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“I ask the people of Connecticut for their forgiveness, I should have paid more attention to people around me and people that I trusted but I am sorry for my actions and take full responsibility.” — John Rowland

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“God's forgiveness is the only thing. And, well, I take full responsibility for the adultery. It was my fault and, you know, no matter what went on, the man has to take responsibility and I do.” — Jim Bakker

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