truisms

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 21 December 2006 8:45 am

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

Abraham Lincoln

But God said, I require mercy, and not sacrifice; and the acknowledgement of God, and not whole burnt offerings

Hosea 6:6.

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 21 December 2006 8:45 am

I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere to go. My own wisdom, and that of all about me, seemed insufficient for the day.

Abraham Lincoln

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 21 December 2006 8:46 am

I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.

Abraham Lincoln

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 21 December 2006 8:47 am

If there is anything that a man can do well, I say let him do it. Give him a chance.

Abraham Lincoln

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 21 December 2006 8:48 am

If you look for the bad in people expecting to find it, you surely will.

Abraham Lincoln

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 21 December 2006 8:49 am

It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.

Abraham Lincoln

Ekaterina · Post by **Ekaterina** » Thu 21 December 2006 8:49 am

Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.

Abraham Lincoln