To the world, the murderer condemned to die has no mercy. To the murderer, the world has no mercy; and so the long, strong chain of man's inhumanity to man continues. It is the story of man judging his fellow-man and extracting what he thinks is the price to be paid for an action ... non-action. There is always a price to pay.
Nowadays, it is felt that to show mercy is a sign of weakness in character. Not True. Rather it is a sign of great strength, vision and wisdom. To be merciful is to show an accurate understanding of the situations in life which go way beyond the facts and evidences as they are presented visibly.
To be merciful indicates an elevated consciousness, so high, that is spite of the disparities and bad actions, we can have the strength to "I understand and I forgive".
1. If someone defames you or insults you, shower him with flowers, smiles and good wishes.
2. If someone is annoyed with you and he is saying bad things, if at that moment you question why he's saying such things, it is like pouring oil on a fire.
3. If I keep weaknesses of others in my mind, they soon become a part of me.
4. When the mind is tired, every single action requires great effort.
5. If your face is full of worry, you will cause others to worry. Is this a good thing?
6. When others make mistakes do not keep counting those mistakes. Allow them to count on you for co-operation to erase that weakness.
7. Misunderstanding can be erased by loveful, pure thoughts, and giving understanding at the appropriate time.
8. A slip of the foot we may recover, but a slip of the tongue leaves a deep imprint.
9. Everybody is attracted by beauty and quality. It is a rare quality to help the ugly and unqualified.
10. It is more dangerous to weep inside your mind than to weep in the open. The open tears can be easily wiped away, but secret tears create scars.
11. In the world, many people remain starving hungry because of the greed of others. If we knew how to share then the problem would be solved.
12. To have the use of the eyes is a very special gift. Why not give love, peace and happiness to others through your eyes?
13. Try never to feel that you are competing against anyone; it is better to have the feeling that you are helping all.
14. Why not be instrumental in solving the problems of others instead of being a problem yourself?
15. It is better to make use of a chance to change rather than try to change your chances.
16. If clouds remain in the mind, water will fall from the eyes.
17. What causes the most pain - the mistake or the criticism for the mistake?
18. Even if you are sick and become a patient you must never lose patience.
19. If we get involved in fears about the future, we shall miss the chances that the present offers us.
20. The princes among us are those who forget themselves and serve mankind.
21. Loneliness is often the result of one's lack of ability to communicate.
22. We are limited in the amount of help we can give to others. It is far better to help a soul come closer to God - then all help is received.
23. To laugh at someone else's misfortune is to display your own ignorance.
24. Sometimes due to jealousy we try to degrade others, in so doing we degrade ourselves.
25. If you are proud of yourself, very quickly you will reach the stage in which you despise others.
26. If you care only for yourself others will begin to care less about you.
27. The only definite thing about human things is that they change.
28. The greatest service is to share with others the joys of living.
29. To tolerate someone else's mistake is one thing. To forgive them is even greater.
30. When one observes the beauty that is within God it becomes so easy to appreciate the beauty within Creation.
31. The account of peace and happiness is credited when God is remembered, but debited when He is forgotten.
32. Being co-operative does not mean becoming a slave.
33. Do not lose hope in the hopeless.
34. Be firm when authority is required, but be gentle and sweet when administering authority.
35. In all respects keep giving respect.
36. One way to guard against feelings of hate is to give regard.
37. Sometimes the greatest contribution you can make is to give regard.
38. If someone keeps laughing at you don't fret. At least you are giving happiness.
39. When you agree with people who gossip you will be the next one they slander.
40. To remain cheerful, congratulate the self and congratulate others on their speciality.
41. Never blame others to protect yourself for TIME has a way of revealing TRUTH.
42. Your speciality influences others so use it the best way you can.
43. There is nothing more nourishing than happiness.
44. To give happiness to others is a great act of charity.
45. If I allow my mind to carry burdens, I will experience heaviness and become tired easily.
46. Can someone who causes pain to others experience real joy?
47. The moment I insult my fellow-man, that is the moment I lose the respect of others.
48. Make efforts to uplift yourself; do not degrade yourself, for one's own self is one's friend, and one's own self is one's enemy.
49. To give money in charity is good, but to be a pure, charitable soul is far greater.
