But the real magic of the New Year is that it opens our hearts to empathy and trust, generosity and mercy.

As we have triumphed, so we may be merciful; as we are strong, so we can afford to be generous.

You will achieve more in this world through acts of mercy than you will through acts of retribution.

It is a simple tale, but its message is an enduring one: virtue and generosity will be rewarded in ways that one cannot know.

We shall show mercy, but we shall not ask for it.

A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.