Universal Values - Forgiveness  

Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a permanent attitude.

                                  Dr. Martin Luther King

If you want to see the brave; look at those who can forgive. If you want to see the heroic; look at those who can love in return for hatred.

Bhagavad Gita

Since nothing we intend is ever faultless, and nothing we attempt ever without error, and nothing we achieve without some measure of finitude and flexibility we call humanness, we are saved by forgiveness.

                                     David Augsburger

Forgiveness is unilateral.  It begins as the victim, with new-found strength, refuses to seek revenge, or… prays that the oppressor may change, refind truth, and admit his evil ways.  Forgiveness is then to have hope for the oppressors, to believe in their humanity hidden under all their brokenness.  It becomes reconciliation and a moment of communion of hearts if and when they seek forgiveness.

                                  Jean Vanier

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