Compassion Quote by Esi Edugyan Download Open image “I guess mercy is a muscle like any other. You got to exercise it, or it just cramp right up.” — Esi Edugyan ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.5 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Compassion Cramps Exercise Mercy Muscles
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