If one who has been wronged by another does not…

If one who has been wronged by another does not wish to rebuke or speak to the offender – because the offender is simple or confused – then if he sincerely forgives him, neither bearing him ill-will nor administering a reprimand, he acts according to the standard of the pious. (Deot 6:9)

Judaism

Other Forgiveness Quotes

“In anger his master turned him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed. This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.” (Matthew 18:34-35) - View Quote Details on “In anger his master turned him over to the jailers…
Indeed! God does not forgive the sin of ascribing partners to Him, but He forgives anything else to whom He pleases, and whoever takes partners with God has gone astray into far error. Qur’an 4:116 - View Quote Details on Indeed! God does not forgive the sin of ascribing partners…
“It is easier to get forgiveness than permission.” - Colin Powell (paraphrased from “It’s much easier to apologize than it is to get permission.” - Admiral Grace Hopper ) - View Quote Details on “It is easier to get forgiveness than permission.” - Colin…
Revenge is the most sincere form of forgiveness. - Italian Proverb. - View Quote Details on Revenge is the most sincere form of forgiveness. - Italian…
“If ye forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you.” (w:Matthew 6:14 ). - View Quote Details on “If ye forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will…
“To understand is not only to pardon, but in the end to love.” - Walter Lippmann - View Quote Details on “To understand is not only to pardon, but in the…
God’s way of forgiving is thorough and hearty,—both to forgive and to forget; and if thine be not so, thou hast no portion of His. - View Quote Details on God’s way of forgiving is thorough and hearty,—both to forgive…
“Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’” (Luke 23:34) - View Quote Details on “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know…
Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. - View Quote Details on Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass…
“Assuming you’re not pregnant, in jail, and there’s no body in your basement, I don’t think I’ll mind.” - Alex Keyes - View Quote Details on “Assuming you’re not pregnant, in jail, and there’s no body…