Sabaa TahirMercy is weakness. Offer it to your enemies and you might as well fall upon your own sword.
About This Quote
In this quote, John Donne is speaking of mercy in the context of a battle. He says that to show mercy to your enemies is to invite their defeat. Mercy brings weakness and offers it to your enemies, you will only win a battle if you make them fearful.
Source: A Torch Against The Night
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