Definition of Forgiveness
Forgiveness
The act of forgiving; the state of being forgiven; as, the forgiveness of sin or of injuries.
Disposition to pardon; willingness to forgive.
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Forgiveness Quotations
Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.
Mark Twain
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
Dalai Lama
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
Mahatma Gandhi
If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness.
Nelson Mandela
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.
Saint Augustine
Forgiveness is God's command.
Martin Luther
Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for forgiveness. The other is for goodness.
Billy Graham
The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness.
William Blake
Life is an adventure in forgiveness.
Norman Cousins
Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting.
William Arthur Ward
Forgiveness Translations
forgiveness in German is Verzeihung, Vergebung
forgiveness in Italian is perdono
forgiveness in Latin is venia
forgiveness in Norwegian is tilgivelse
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