Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive

Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive
Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.
Forgiving someone may cost you your pride, but not forgiving them will cost you your freedom.
I forgive, but I also learn a lesson. I won’t hate you, I’ll never get close enough for you to hurt me again. I can’t let my forgiveness become foolishness.
Forgive them, even if they’re not sorry.
When you forgive, you in no way change the past – but you sure do change the future.
Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.
Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.
Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.