Quote by Henry Fielding

Thwackum was for doing justice, and leaving mercy to Heaven.

Thwackum was for doing justice, and leaving mercy to Heaven.

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This quote is a statement about Thwackum's beliefs regarding justice and mercy. It suggests that Thwackum believes in the importance of carrying out justice and believes that only Heaven, or a higher power, should be responsible for showing mercy. This implies that Thwackum may value strict adherence to the principles of fairness and punishment, while leaving forgiveness or leniency to a divine entity.

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