And shut the gates of mercy on mankind.

And shut the gates of mercy on mankind.

The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath: it read more

The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath: it is twice bless'd; It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.

A work of art has no importance whatever to society. It is only important to the individual, and only the read more

A work of art has no importance whatever to society. It is only important to the individual, and only the individual reader is important to me.

A sentinel angel sitting high in glory
Heard this shrill wail ring out from Purgatory:
"Have mercy, read more

A sentinel angel sitting high in glory
Heard this shrill wail ring out from Purgatory:
"Have mercy, mighty angel, hear my story!"

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They read more

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They don't mean to do harm. But the harm does not interest them.

We shall show mercy, but we shall not ask for it

We shall show mercy, but we shall not ask for it

Mercy among the virtues is like the moon among the stars ... It is the light that hovers above the read more

Mercy among the virtues is like the moon among the stars ... It is the light that hovers above the judgment seat.

Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.

Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.

American business has just forgotten the importance of selling.

American business has just forgotten the importance of selling.