Sincere forgiveness isn't colored with expectations that the other person apologize or change. Don't worry whether or not they finally understand you. Love them and release them. Life feeds back truth to people in its own way and time.
~Sarah Paddison
We achieve inner health only through forgiveness - the forgiveness not only of others but also of ourselves.
~Joshua Loth Liebman
Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.
~Paul Boese
Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself; I mean don't be disturbed about your imperfections, and always have the courage to pick yourself up after a fall. I'm very glad to hear that you make a fresh start each day.
There is no better way of growing toward perfection in the spiritual life than to be always starting over again and never thinking we have done enough. But most important, don't lose heart, be patient, wait, do all you can to develop a spirit of compassion.
I have no doubt that God is holding you by the hand; if he allows you to stumble, it is only to let you know that if he were not holding your hand, you would fall. This is how he gets you to take tighter hold of his hand.
~St. Francis de Sales
