Joseph Smith Mercy Quotations

I do not ask for mercy for myself. The only thing I can see to give me a life sentence is for my family. I do not want to see them hurt any further.

I do not ask for mercy for myself. The only reason I ask for you to give me a life sentence is for the sake of my family.

I do not ask for mercy for myself. As you have heard, there were many times when I didn't care whether I lived or died.