Quote by Orson Scott Card

Justice could be cruel, and crueler yet necessity, but mercy was the cruelest thing of all.

Justice could be cruel, and crueler yet necessity, but mercy

Summary

This quote suggests that, in certain situations, justice and necessity can be harsh and unyielding, but mercy can be even more brutal. It implies that extending mercy can lead to unforeseen and perhaps more damaging consequences, as it allows for leniency or forgiveness in spite of the severity of the offense or situation. The quote challenges the conventional notion that mercy is inherently benevolent, suggesting that it can also be cruel by potentially perpetuating injustice or allowing harm to go unpunished.

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Necessity

By Orson Scott Card

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