“The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.”
Bible
“As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery… we have learned that the key to happiness is inner peace. The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger, attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness.”
Dalai Lama
“If you go through life angry you will end up with nothing but you and your anger.”
Kenneth waters Jr
“For me music is a vehicle to bring our pain to the surface, getting it back to that humble and tender spot where, with luck, it can lose its anger and become compassion again.”
Paula Cole
“We hand folks over to God's mercy, and show none ourselves.”
George Eliot
“May we not succumb to thoughts of violence and revenge today, but rather to thoughts of mercy and compassion. . . . We are to love our enemies that they might be returned to their right minds.”
Marianne Williamson
“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
