Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes

Forgiveness is that subtle thread that binds both love and friendship. Without forgiveness, you may not even have a child one day.

One of the most lasting pleasures you can experience is the feeling that comes over you when you genuinely forgive an enemy - whether he knows it or not.

The power of forgiveness transcends personal relationships.

He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.

Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.

Forgiveness should go hand-in-hand with love.

Forgiveness is a form of gratitude. When we forgive others, we show them the mercy that we have often received and been thankful for.

Only two miracles are worth seeing: The miracle of loving And The miracle of forgiving.

A trusting heart is forgiven and, in turn, forgives.

We think that forgiveness is weakness, but it's absolutely not; it takes a very strong person to forgive.

It's not an easy journey, to get to a place where you forgive people. But it is such a powerful place, because it frees you.

Forgiveness is the final form of love.

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

The way of peace is the way of love. Love is the greatest power on earth. It conquers all things.

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

We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.

There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.

I forgave the DAR many years ago. You lose a lot of time hating people.

Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.

Hate is self-destructive. If you hate somebody, you're not hurting the person you hate. You're hurting yourself. And that's a healing. Actually, it's a real healing, forgiveness.

Forgiveness is the economy of the heart... forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.

Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.

Forgive those who have hurt you.

'Tis the most tender part of love, each other to forgive.

There is no love without forgiveness, and there is no forgiveness without love.