Quote by William Shakespeare

Mercy but murders, pardoning those that kill.


Mercy but murders, pardoning those that kill.

Summary

This quote suggests that showing mercy to those who have committed murder can lead to more harm or even more killings. By pardoning those who have taken someone's life, the quote suggests that it enables them to continue their violent activities without facing the appropriate consequences. It implies that overly forgiving attitudes towards killers fail to address the seriousness of their actions and potentially perpetuates a cycle of violence.

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Kindness
By William Shakespeare
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