Given Quotes - Page 8

Men forget, but never forgive; women forgive, but never forget.

Given that we can live only a small part of what there is in us -- what happens with the rest?

I have talked with people that have no assurance of sins forgiven. They want to feel saved before they're willing to commit themselves to Christ. But I believe that the only ones whom God actually witnesses by His Spirit are born of Him, are the people whether they say it or not, that come to Jesus Christ and say something like this: 'Lord Jesus, I'm gonna obey You and love You and serve You and do what You want me to do as long as I live even if I go to hell at the end of the road simply because You are worthy to be loved, obeyed and served. And I'm not trying to make a deal with You.'

I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him.

Forgive all who have offended you, not for them, but for yourself.

Kindness has converted more sinners than either zeal, eloquence, or learning; and these three last have never converted any.

Those who say they will forgive but can't forget, simply bury the hatchet but leave the handle out for immediate use.

Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass.

I've given up asking questions. l merely float on a tsunami of acceptance of anything life throws at me ... and marvel stupidly.

I have given you independence, now go and preserve it.

Love is found in the things we've given up, more than in the things that we have kept.

I absolutely believe my talent is God-given. I ask God for a lot, but I also thank him. I'm a very demanding believer.

The Righteous Salaf were as fearful of their good deeds being squandered, or not being accepted, as the present generation is certain that their neglect would be forgiven.

Forgive and be free. Forget that you have forgiven and be freer.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Whatever my powers--feminine or the contrary--God had given them, and I felt resolute to be ashamed of no faculty of his bestowal.

Never chase love, affection, or attention. If it isn't given freely by another person, it isn't worth having.

Sometimes we can take offense so easily. On other occasions we are too stubborn to accept a sincere apology. Who will subordinate ego, pride, and hurt-then step forward with 'I am truly sorry! Let's be as we once were: friends. Let's not pass to future generations the grievances, the anger of our time'? Let's remove any hidden wedges that can do nothing but destroy.

Life is an adventure in forgiveness.

I am certain that people never forgive because they believe they have an obligation to do it or because someone told them to do it. Forgiveness has to come from inside as a desire of the heart. Wanting to is the steam that pushes the forgiving engine.

There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.

Forgiveness is the key to breaking the cycle of karma and reincarnation. Forgiveness doesn't mean: "What you did was okay." It simply means, "I'm no longer willing to carry the heavy toxic burdens of anger, resentment, and victimhood in my soul." You can work on healing, uplifting, and changing situations from a place of forgiveness, instead of from a place of resentment. Forgive yourself and everyone, and you are free!

Many promising reconciliations have broken down because while both parties come prepared to forgive, neither party come prepared to be forgiven.

Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.

In the shadow of my hurt, forgiveness feel like a decision to reward my enemy. But in the shadow of the cross, forgiveness is merely a gift from one undeserving soul to another.