There is mercy in every place, And mercy, encouraging thought! Gives even affliction a grace And reconciles man to his lot.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The presence of mercy helps people endure suffering and accept their circumstances.
- In plain terms
- Thinking about kindness makes hardship easier to bear and life acceptable.
- What can you take from it?
- Mercy helps us cope with suffering and accept fate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does kindness help you endure?
- What does mercy mean to you?
Another view
Some suffering is so severe that mercy alone cannot reconcile it.
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