There is no forgiveness in nature.

Memories are like stones, time and distance erode them like acid.

This free will business is a bit terrifying anyway. It's almost pleasanter to obey, and make the most of it.

All of us are mad. If it weren't for the fact every one of us is slightly abnormal, there wouldn't be any point in giving each person a separate name.

Murderers, in general, are people who are consistent, people who are obsessed with one idea and nothing else.

'Mad' is a term we use to describe a man who is obsessed with one idea and nothing else.

Who cares about great marks left behind? We have one life... just one. Our life. We have nothing else.

If we have anything kind to say, any tender sentiment to express, we feel a sense of shame.

There is always a certain peace in being what one is, in being that completely.

There is no forgiveness in nature.

I think the family is the place where the most ridiculous and least respectable things in the world go on.

The first temptation, upon meeting an old friend after many years, is always to - look the other way.

When you want to believe in something you also have to believe in everything thats necessary for believing in it.

Nobody is bound by any obligation unless it has first been freely accepted.

Sisterly love is, of all sentiments, the most abstract. Nature does not grant it any functions.

Every tiny part of us cries out against the idea of dying, and hopes to live forever.

Nothing inspires forgiveness quite like revenge.

China's idea of fair trade is government subsidies of its textile and apparel exports to the United States, currency manipulation, and forgiveness of loans by its government banks.

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

I do not bring forgiveness with me, nor forgetfulness. The only ones who can forgive are dead; the living have no right to forget.

When I am able to resist the temptation to judge others, I can see them as teachers of forgiveness in my life, reminding me that I can only have peace of mind when I forgive rather than judge.

It is often easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

I have to ask Allah's forgiveness and not get angry, because they come to me out of love, and it's not fitting that I should turn to them in hatred.

You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.

One can't relive one's life. Forgiveness is not what's difficult; one's always too ready to forgive. And it does no good, that's obvious.

Reversing your treatment of the man you have wronged is better than asking his forgiveness.

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.

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.

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.

The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness.

Genuine forgiveness does not deny anger but faces it head-on.

Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.

You've just got to have a sense of respect for the person you have children with. Anger doesn't help anybody. Ultimately you have to say forgiveness is important, and honoring what you had together is important. But it's easy to say and harder to do.

There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.

My desire is to stand up and brush myself off when I make mistakes and ask for forgiveness.

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

Forgiveness is the final form of love.

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

I would say that playing this character has caused me to think about a lot of things. He's always questioning himself and trying to get back to something he lost touch with and trying to find forgiveness. Everybody struggles with these things to some extent in their life.

Soon I realized that if beauty equalled forgiveness, I was never going to be forgiven.

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

Life is an adventure in forgiveness.

Forgiveness is indifference. Forgiveness is impossible while love lasts.

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.

Without forgiveness life is governed by... an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.

To sin offers repentance and forgiveness; not to sin offers only punishment.

I think everything worked out the way it was supposed to. Mark's happier. I'm sober. There are still phone calls to be made, people I need to say something to. But everyone from Creed who I've offended or hurt, I ask for their forgiveness.

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?

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.