#forgiven

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

— Mark Twain

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You’re sorry? I damn near drank myself to death, I could barely get out of bed, I shattered my phone into a million pieces on New Year’s Eve to keep from calling you … and you’re sorry?” I bit my lip and nodded, ashamed. I had no idea what he’d been through, and hearing his say the words made sharp pain twist inside my chest. “I’m so … so sorry.” “You’re forgiven,” he said with a grin. “Don’t ever do it again.” “I won’t. I promise.” He flashed his dimple and shook his head. “I fucking love you. ↗

— Jamie McGuire

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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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People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on. ↗

— Bill Cosby

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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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Without forgiveness, there's no future. ↗

— Desmond Tutu

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

— Desmond Tutu

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The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ came to do three things. He came to have my past forgiven, you get a purpose for living and a home in Heaven. ↗

— Rick Warren

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Sometimes I see myself fine, sometimes I need a witness. And I like the whole truth, but there are nights I only need forgiveness. ↗

— Dar Williams

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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

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