It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that a man came to the presence of the Messenger and said: O Messenger of Allah! I have a servant who behaves badly and wrongs me, can I beat him? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Forgive him seventy times a day."
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 5635