The quality of mercy is not strained, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath it is twice blessed It blesseth him that gives and him that takes. (William Shakespeare)

The quality of mercy is not strained, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath it is twice blessed It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.

William Shakespeare

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