My mercy equals that of a hundred fathers and mothers; / Every soul that is born is amazed thereat. / Their mercy is as the foam of the sea of my mercy; / It is mere foam of waves, but the sea abides ever! …
The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; Slow to anger, and of great mercy. The LORD is good to all; And His tender mercies are over all His works.
On me (place) your mind, become my devotee, sacrifice to me, reverence me, you will certainly come to me. I declare to you truly, you are dear to me. Forsaking all duties, come to me as (your) sole refuge. I will release you from all sins. Be not grieved.
Tao has of all things the most honoured place. No treasures give good men so rich a grace; Bad men it guards, and doth their ill efface. … Why was it that the ancients prized this Tao so much? Was it not because it could be got by seeking for it, and the guilty could escape (from the stain of their guilt) by it? This is the reason why all under heaven consider it the most valuable thing.