Reason to rule but mercy to forgive: The first is the law, the last prerogative. - "John Dryden"

Reason to rule but mercy to forgive: The first is the law, the last prerogative.
John Dryden

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Let grace and goodness be the principal loadstone of thy affections. For love which hath ends, will have an end; whereas that which is founded on true virtue, will always continue.
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Since every man who lives is born to die, and none can boast sincere felicity, with equal mind, what happens, let us bear, nor joy nor grieve too much for things beyond our care.
- John Dryden