Forgiveness is a difficult life skill that we must learn so we can heal and move on when someone has wronged us. It is beneficial for us to forgive as it gives us a chance to let go, to learn, to grow, and to not carry the burden of the past.

Here are the top ten most inspirational quotes on forgiveness:

I.

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

-Alexander Pope

II.

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

–Mahatma Gandhi

III.

Forgive yourself for you faults and your mistakes and move on.

-Les Brown

IV.

Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past.

-TD Jakes

V.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.

-Francis Assisi

VI.

Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.

-John F. Kennedy

VII.

There is no revenge so complete as forgiveness.

-Josh Billings

VIII.

Forgiveness says you are given another chance to make a new beginning.

-Desmond Tutu

IX.

True forgiveness is when you can say, “Thank you for that experience.”

-Oprah Winfrey

X.

It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.

-Maya Angelou

Forgiveness can make you happier and healthier, so even when it is difficult to do so, do it for yourself.

What are some of your some of your thoughts on forgiveness?