T. D. Jakes
  • We think that forgiveness is weakness, but it's absolutely not it takes a very strong person to forgive.

  • I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It's a gift you give yourself.

  • We cannot embrace God's forgiveness if we are so busy clinging to past wounds and nursing old grudges.

  • I think it is important that we rebuild an atmosphere of forgiveness and civility in every aspect of our lives.

  • There are no college courses to build up self-esteem or high school or elementary school. If you don't get those values at a early age, nurtured in your home, you don't get them.