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Compassion Quote by Ovid

“Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.” quote by Ovid — Download Open image

“Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.”

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