Mercy(Related Subjects: Justice, Revenge, Suffering)

I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice. Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865), speech in Washington D.C., 1865 Cowards are cruel, but the brave Love mercy, and delight to save. John Gay (1685 - 1732) We shall show mercy, but we shall not ask for it. Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965), speech in the House of Commons, July 14, 1940 Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy. William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge. William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), "Titus Andronicus", Act 1 scene 2