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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Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle. – George Washington

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Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation. – George Washington

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

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Clemency is one of the brightest diamonds in the crown of majesty. – W. Secker

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The merciful shall obtain mercy. – Bible

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

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