Quote by George Washington
Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than r

Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by it. – George Washington

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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War. – George Washington

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Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. – George Washington

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A merciful person is merciful to their animals. – Bible

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I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice. – Abraham Lincoln

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It is easy to condemn, it is better to pity. – Lyman Abbott

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Religion and education are no match for evil without the grace of God. – B. R. Hayden

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The process of learning requires not only hearing and applying but also forgetting and then remembering again. – John Gray

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In turn, more physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers are severely limiting their practices, moving to other states, or simply not providing care. – Jim Ryun

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The fifth freedom is freedom from ignorance. – Lyndon B. Johnson

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It was when reporters became journalists and when objectivity gave way to searching for truth, that an aura of distrust and fear arose around the New Journalist. – Georgie Anne Geyer

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