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)
“Our wisdom lies as much at the mercy of fortune as our possessions do.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)
“Until the men of action clear out the talkers we who have social consciences are at the mercy of those who have none.”
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)