Mercy Quotes

Though justice be thy plea consider this, that in the course of justice none of us should see salvation.

Though justice be Thy plea, consider this: That in the course of justice none of us should see salvation. We do pray for mercy, And that same prayer doth teach us all to render The deeds of mercy.

The pow'r that I have on you is to spare you; The malice towards you to forgive you.

I say that every prince must desire to be considered merciful and not cruel. He must, however, take care not to misuse this mercifulness.