Mercy
In Brief
Judging another’s behavior without compassion is rendering a verdict without a trial.
Quotes
“Even the smallest tender mercy makes the world a better place.” ~ Unknown
“Everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, or has lost something” ~ H. J. Brown Jr.
“Sweet mercy is nobility’s true badge.” ~ William Shakespeare
“A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.” ~ Pope Francis
“All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.” ~ Winston Churchill
Resources
Websites
Thehumanist.com
Compassion.com
Self-compassion.org
Positivepsychology.com
Movies
Capernaum
Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie
Charlotte’s Web
Finding Nemo
PolllyAnna
Meet the Robinsons
Books
Here All Along
~ S. Hurwitz
Box of Butterflies
~ R. Downey
Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt
~ J & C. Franklin
Therapy Pros
Can bring healing to others as well as yourself. Considered an important virtue.
Therapy Cons
Can be something we do but don’t feel. Can be taken advantage of.
