I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not

I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. Its a gift you give yourself. – T. D. Jakes

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Giving The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men. – Henry Ward Beecher

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I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is only another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note — torn in two, and burned up, so that it never can be shown against one. – Henry Ward Beecher

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I would say the hierarchy has made terrible errors in judgment and it has to seek forgiveness by its members. – William P. Leahy

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