It is a wonderful thing to both give and receive forgiveness. It is also a necessary ingredient for us to live a life full of power and grace. Grace in the sense that the measure of forgiveness we extend to others will be extended back to us. Because of this, we must learn how to both give and receive this treasure.
Forgiveness is not only important in human terms but forgiveness is a great part of the teachings of God. It was the key ingredient in the Gospel as Jesus taught over and over to forgive one another. The Bible says;
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” – Matthew 6:14
This scripture tells of the importance of forgiveness not only for others but for our own wellbeing. When we forgive others this blessing finds overflow in our lives.
In this blog, I have compiled 50 quotes from popular authors, philosophers and public figures. I hope that they will bless your life and you will share them with others.
Here are 50 forgiveness quotes from various authors, philosophers, and public figures
1. "Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it." - Mark Twain
Mark Twain

2. "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."
- Mahatma Gandhi
3. "To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you."
- Lewis B. Smedes
4. "Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future."
- Paul Boese
5. "Forgiveness is the final form of love."
- Reinhold Niebuhr
6. "Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace."
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie
7. "The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world."
- Marianne Williamson
8. Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom
– Hannah Arendt

9. "Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a constant attitude."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
10. "Forgive yourself for your faults and your mistakes and move on."
- Les Brown
11. "The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness."
- William Blake
12. "Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom."
- Hannah Arendt
13. "To understand is to forgive, even oneself."
- Alexander Chase
14. "Without forgiveness, there's no future."
- Desmond Tutu
15. "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong."
- Attributed to Mahatma Gandhi
16. "Forgiveness is not something we do for other people. It's something we do for ourselves."
- Unknown
17. "Forgive those who have hurt you."
- Les Brown
18. "Forgiveness is a reflection of loving yourself enough to move on."
- Steve Maraboli
19. "Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself
– Tony Robbins

20. "Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom."
- Hannah Arendt
21. "Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave."
- Indira Gandhi
22. "Forgiveness is the healing of wounds caused by another. You choose to let go of a past wrong and no longer be hurt by it."
- Brian Tracy
23. "To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you."
- Lewis B. Smedes
24. "The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest."
- Unknown
25. "When you forgive, you in no way change the past—but you sure do change the future."
- Bernard Meltzer
26. "The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness."
- Honore de Balzac
27. "To err is human, to forgive, divine."
- Alexander Pope
28. "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."
Marianne Williamson

29. "Forgiveness is not about forgetting. It is about letting go of another person's throat."
- W. Paul Young
30. "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."
- Mahatma Gandhi
31. "Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom."
- Hannah Arendt
32. "The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness."
- William Blake
33. "Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom."
- Hannah Arendt
34. "Without forgiveness, there's no future."
- Desmond Tutu
35. "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong."
- Attributed to Mahatma Gandhi
36. "Forgiveness is not something we do for other people. It's something we do for ourselves."
- Unknown
37. "Forgive those who have hurt you."
- Les Brown
38. "Forgiveness is a reflection of loving yourself enough to move on."
- Steve Maraboli
39. "Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself."
- Tony Robbins
40. "Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom."
- Hannah Arendt
41. "Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave."
- Indira Gandhi
42. Forgiveness is the healing of wounds caused by another. You choose to let go of a past wrong and no longer be hurt by it.
Brian Tracy

43. "To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you."
- Lewis B. Smedes
44. "The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest."
- Unknown
45. "When you forgive, you in no way change the past—but you sure do change the future."
- Bernard Meltzer
46. "The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness."
- Honore de Balzac
47. "To err is human, to forgive, divine."
- Alexander Pope
48. "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."
- Marianne Williamson
49. "Forgiveness is not about forgetting. It is about letting go of another person's throat."
- W. Paul Young
50. "The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong."
- Mahatma Gandhi
Conclusion
These quotes reflect the importance of forgiveness in personal growth, healing, and peace. Forgiveness is necessary if you want to proceed. Due to this, we must seek to forgive by all means necessary. This will not only set us free, but it will also set us sailing. God Bless you!