Reason to rule, mercy to forgive: The first is law, the last prerogative. Life is an adventure in forgiveness. — John Dryden Copy Share Image
But all the wickedness in the world which man may do or think is no more to the mercy of God than… — William Langland Copy Share Image
Lenity will operate with greater force, in some instances, than rigor. It is, therefore, my first wish, to have my whole conduct… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Men dominate because of physicality, and thus they have mercy where women do not. — Jack Nicholson Copy Share Image
“To be set free, turn away from your sins. And return to God of great mercy.” — Lailah Gifty Akita Copy Share Image
My trust is in the mercy and wisdom of a kind Providence, who ordereth all things for our good. — Robert E. Lee Copy Share Image
Are you going to go down on your knees and beg for your life, old one?" Abbot Mortimer stared calmly into Cluny's… — Brian Jacques Copy Share Image
Grace is the central invitation to life and the final word. It's the beckoning nudge and the overwhelming, undeserved mercy that urges… — Tim Hansel Copy Share Image
The God of Christianity never claims to be fair. He goes beyond fair. The Bible teaches that he decided not to give… — Andy Stanley Copy Share Image
“By salvation I mean not barely according to the vulgar notion deliverance from hell or going to heaven but a present deliverance… — John Wesley Copy Share Image
In his bleak mercy, Death forever strips The soul of light and memory, rendering blind Our vision, lest surmounted deeps appal, As… — Clark Ashton Smith Copy Share Image
I have three treasures which I hold and keep. The first is mercy; the second is economy. The third is daring not… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Those who criticize, they desire our blood not our pain. But still I must achieve I must seek truth in all things.… — Michael Jackson Copy Share Image
I see that the path of progress has never taken a straight line, but has always been a zigzag course amid the… — Kelly Miller Copy Share Image
A man in love ... is the master, so it seems, but only if his lady friend permits it! The need to… — Anne Desclos Copy Share Image
“Once, I remember, Father Abbot said that our purpose is justice, and with God lies the privilege of mercy. But even God,… — Ellis Peters Copy Share Image
In spiritual life, one must conduct one's whole life under the guidance of the guru. Only one who executes his spiritual life… — A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Copy Share Image
I believe in a God of a second chance and a God of love and mercy, because I need so much more… — Michael Eric Dyson Copy Share Image
It is highly convenient to believe in the infinite mercy of God when you feel the need of mercy, but remember also… — Benjamin Haydon Copy Share Image
My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. Our Constitution works; our great Republic is a government of laws and not… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
I believe that some of us who were kept by God a long while before we found Him love Him better perhaps… — Charles Spurgeon Copy Share Image
Were we ever to find ourselves living under a totalitarian regime, place no faith in the mercy of your fellow citizens. — Michael Portillo Copy Share Image
“The whole four to five weeks that we've been here in this courtroom has been for one reason. And that is because… — Ann Rule Copy Share Image
The idea of determinism combined with complete human responsibility struck me as very hard to reconcile with an idea of justice, let… — Ken MacLeod Copy Share Image
