“Strength of character means the ability to overcome resentment against others, to hide hurt feelings, and to forgive quickly.”

“If one abandons all other abilities and focuses his strength entirely on a single specialized skill, then he can overcome even the greatest of powers.”

“Do you feel that we can rebel against our oppressors without losing our love, our tolerance, and our ability to forgive?”

“Forgiveness is a promise not a feeling. When you forgive other people, you are making a promise not to use their past sin against them.”

“Men are apt to mistake the strength of their feeling for the strength of their argument. The heated mind resents the chill touch and relentless scrutiny of logic.”

“Forgiveness is a choice you can make to free yourself from the shackles of your past, from pain, hurt and resentment. Forgiveness is your road to inner freedom. It does not mean that you need to forget, deny or condone what has transpired. You choose to forgive because forgiveness is the only way to transcend painful experiences and to attain inner peace and freedom. Transcending Abuse & Betrayal.”