Mercy

Mercy

Mercy (Middle English, from Anglo-French merci, from Medieval Latin merced-, merces, from Latin, "price paid, wages", from merc-, merxi "merchandise") is a broad term that refers to benevolence, forgiveness and kindness in a variety of ethical, religious, social and legal contexts.

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Famous quotes containing the word mercy:

    “Use mercy to them all.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    “Think carefully before asking for justice. Mercy might be safer.”
    —Mason Cooley (b. 1927)

    “These doctors, they’ve got no mercy on you, ‘specially if you’re black. Ah! I’ve seen ‘em, many a time, but, they never come after me, I never gave ‘em a chance—not the first time.”
    —Sylvia Dubois (1788?–1889)