“There is power in forgiveness.”

“Forgiveness is a powerful thing.”

Elin Hilderbrand (1969) American writer

“And do not forgive indeed it is beyond your power
to forgive in the name of those betrayed at dawn”

Zbigniew Herbert (1924–1998) Polish writer

“Forgiveness works two ways, in most instances. People have to forgive themselves too. The powerful have to forgive themselves for their behavior. That should be a sacred process.”

Sidney Poitier book The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography

“He couldn't even tell whether he was angry or contrite, whether it was forgiveness he wanted or the power to forgive.”

Richard Yates book Revolutionary Road

“The forgiving state of mind is a magnetic power for attracting good.”

Catherine Ponder (1927) American priest

“Humbleness, forgiveness, clarity and love are the dynamics of freedom. They are the foundations of authentic power.”

Gary Zukav (1942) American writer and revivalist

“Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred. It is a power that breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness.”

Corrie ten Boom (1892–1983) Dutch resistance hero and writer

“It's not an easy journey, to get to a place where you forgive people. But it is such a powerful place, because it frees you.”

Tyler Perry (1966) American actor, director, screenwriter, playwright, producer, author, and songwriter

“We have a saying where I come from: Power requires neither permission nor forgiveness.”

Ann Leckie book Ancillary Justice