Forgiveness as a family value
Every family argues. What a creed can do is decide in advance how arguments end. Forgiveness lines tend to be the ones families quote back to each other most, because they give everyone a script for the moment after a fight: say sorry, mean it, and start again before the day is over.
Family mottos about forgiveness
- Forgive and begin again
- Love keeps no score
- Always another chance
- Mercy first
- Forgive freely. Love deeply.
- Forgive freely. Be kind. Stand together.
- Forgiveness and generosity
Latin mottos with forgiveness
In Latin, forgiveness is Clementia. Paired with another value it makes a classic two-word motto.
- Clementia et Amore
- By mercy and love
- Clementia et Benignitate
- By mercy and kindness
- Clementia et Fidelitate
- By mercy and faithfulness
- Clementia et Liberalitate
- By mercy and generosity
- Clementia et Fortitudine
- By mercy and courage
- Clementia et Officio
- By mercy and duty
- Clementia et Labore
- By mercy and work
Creed lines about forgiveness
Classic (timeless and formal)
We forgive as we hope to be forgiven.
We do not let the sun go down on our anger.
We mend what is broken between us, and begin again.
Warm (heartfelt and plain-spoken)
We say sorry, and we mean it.
We forgive fast and hold no grudges.
We give each other second chances, and third ones too.
Playful (funny, but still true)
We forgive each other, usually by dinner.
We say sorry first and argue about who was right never.
We hug it out, even when we're grumpy.
A sample creed built around forgiveness
This is what the generator writes for a family whose answers put forgiveness first, in the classic tone. Your family's own answers will change the lines, and you can edit every one.
This is our family creed:
We forgive as we hope to be forgiven.
We love in word and in deed, through all our years.
We show kindness to all who cross our threshold.
Bound by love, we go forward together.
Forgiveness in heraldry
Argent (silver) is the color most often tied to forgiveness: traditionally peace and sincerity. Symbols that suit it:
Talk about it at the table
- How do we usually make up after an argument? Does it work?
- Is there something you are still waiting to say sorry for, or to hear sorry for?
- What makes it easier for you to forgive someone?