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“In the eyes of mercy, no one should have hateful thoughts. Feel pity for the man who is even more at fault. The area and size of mercy is limitless.” quote by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
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“In the eyes of mercy, no one should have hateful thoughts. Feel pity for the man who is even more at fault. The area and size of mercy is limitless.”

Yamamoto Tsunetomo

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Mercy calls for compassion toward all, even those who err greatly; its scope is boundless.

In simple terms: Mercy means endless compassion, even for the most at fault.

Key Takeaway

Practice limitless compassion in judgment.

Themes

compassion forgiveness ethics

Mood

empathetic serene

Type

ethical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal relationships
  • justice systems
  • mental health counseling

Key Concepts

Buddhist ethics samurai code humanity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you extend compassion without enabling harmful behavior?
  • What limits, if any, should mercy have?
A Different Perspective

Unlimited mercy may be impractical in law enforcement or safety contexts.

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