'Tis easier for the generous to forgive, than for offence to ask it.

'Tis easier for the generous to forgive, than for offence to ask it.

I think a bishop who doesn't give offence to anyone is probably not a good bishop.

It's far easier to forgive an enemy after you've got even with him.

It is easier to believe than to go and ask

Sometimes it's easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission.