An idea from Guide for the Perplexed

Moses asked to see God’s glory and was shown God’s ways instead. Merciful names what God does, not a feeling God has. A ruler should copy those deeds: punish when it is deserved but without anger, and show mercy far more often.

From Guide for the Perplexed by Moses Maimonides

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