"Public emergencies may require the hand of severity to fall heavily on those who are not personally guilty, but compassion prompts, and ever urges to milder methods"
- Mercy Otis Warren
About this Quote
This quote by Mercy Otis Warren talks with the suggestion that in times of public emergency, it might be required to take extreme actions to shield the general public. Nevertheless, even in these times of crisis, it is necessary to bear in mind to be compassionate and to make use of milder techniques whenever feasible. Warren is recommending that while it may be essential to punish those who are not directly guilty, it is very important to do so with compassion and also understanding. This quote speaks to the suggestion that also in times of situation, it is very important to bear in mind to be type as well as to show grace. Warren is recommending that while it may be needed to take drastic actions, it is important to do so with empathy and also understanding. This quote talks with the idea that even in times of dilemma, it is very important to remember to be kind as well as to reveal grace.
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