Melissa Bank Quotes

The most important thing that I learned in growing up is that forgiveness is something that, when you do it, you free yourself to move on.

Many people have trouble with forgiveness because they have been taught it is a singular act to be completed in one sitting. That is not so. Forgiveness has many layers, many seasons.

I really don't hold grudges. I mean, I remember everything, but I move on.

Learn to forgive yourself and to forgive others.

Forgiving is...recognizing the injury, owning the pain, & reaching out.

Forgiveness is attention without judgment. It heals the one who forgives and the one who is forgiven.

When you forgive somebody else you accept the responsibility for your own future.

The one who forgives never brings up the past to that person's face. When you forgive, it's like it never happened. True forgiveness is complete and total.

People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.

One of the most lasting pleasures you can experience is the feeling that comes over you when you genuinely forgive an enemy - whether he knows it or not.

It's important to recognize that forgiveness is more than mere words; it's a heart attitude that induces a spiritual transformation.

It's toughest to forgive ourselves. So it's probably best to start with other people. It's almost like peeling an onion. Layer by layer, forgiving others, you really do get to the point where you can forgive yourself.

Forgiveness in any aspect of something that is complex is the greatest tool.

Forgiveness is a very personal and intimate thing. Forgiveness is not something that you can speak for others because it includes not only your desire and will, your reflection and intellect, but also your emotions.

There is freedom in forgiveness, and it's not that hard to do once you get into the habit.

I think the hardest thing in life is to forgive. Hate is self destructive. If you hate somebody, you're not hurting the person you hate, you're hurting yourself. It's a healing, actually, it's a real healing...forgiveness.

While it takes at least two to reconcile, it only takes one to forgive.

If we can forgive what’s been done to us... If we can forgive what we’ve done to others... If we can leave all of our stories behind. Our being villains or victims. Only then can we maybe rescue the world.

Sometimes you forgive people simply becuase you still want them in your life.

Those who do not forgive history are assigned to repeat it until compassion replaces judgment.

It's not easy to forgive. I definitely don't forget, but I do forgive and I think that you should.

Forgiveness is a sacrifice. You're giving up being right about something, whether you're right or wrong about it.

I do believe in forgiving and forgetting. There was a reason we were together. I just want to hold on to the good times.

Forgive the person who badly hurt you long ago and also the stranger who stepped on your toe in the grocery store.

Forgive the person who has caused the most pain in your life and it will make you feel better.