Ultimately, we forgive others in order to free ourselves.

Speak not against anyone whose burden you have not weighed yourself. — Marion Zimmer Bradley

Nothing&#039;s easier than believing we understand experiences we&#039;ve never had. — Gwen Bristow

The heart has always the pardoning power. — Anne-Sophie Swetchine

To understand is to forgive  even oneself. — Alexander Chase

To what extent is any given man morally responsible for any given act? We do not know. — Dr. Alexis Carrel

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

Only the brave know how to forgive. ... A coward never forgave  it is not in his nature. — Laurence Sterne

Any man can seek revenge  it takes a king or prince to grant a pardon. — Arthur J. Rehrat

Hatred is a death wish for the hated  not a life wish for anything else. — Audre Lorde