Seneca the Younger Quotes

A king who desires his own welfare must always forgive litigants, infants, aged and sick men, who inveigh against him.

You are a great king because you excel in mercy.

When strong, be merciful, if you would have the respect, not the fear of your neighbors.

A prince should be slow to punish, and quick to reward.

Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.

All my experience of the world teaches me that in ninety-nine cases out of a hundred, the safe and just side of a question is the generous and merciful side.

The law has no compassion. And justice is administered without compassion.

A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.

We are taught that revenge is strong and compassion is weak. We are taught that power is more important than love.

In a thousand pounds of law there is not an ounce of love.

Love is stronger than justice.

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

A great deal may be done by severity, more by love, but most by clear discernment and impartial justice.

Mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.

So many of the high ranking about me have discarded mercy as a weakness.

Compassion towards the wicked – is cruelty to all beings.

The good ruler is a protector; one who carries his subjects in his arms, who unites them, who brings them together. He rules. He takes responsibilities...

My father not only has the strength and ability necessary to be our next president, but also the kindness and compassion that will enable him to be the leader that this country needs.

Whoever feels mercy for the cruel is bound to eventually be cruel to the merciful.

We do not live by justice, but by grace.

Let us be merciful as well as just.

Mercy surpasses justice.

You will achieve more in this world through acts of mercy than you will through acts of retribution.

The beginning of divine wisdom is clemency and gentleness, which arise from greatness of soul and the bearing of infirmities.

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