“Mercy is the stuff you give to people that don't deserve it.”
“you give everyone the benefit of the doubt. they don't always deserve it. ”
“[...] you're willing to look past things and to give people second chances. But the thing is, Rose, some people don't deserve them.”
“If you give up your freedom for safety, you don't deserve either one.”
“Don't give people god's power. Yeah, they have opinions and stuff, but they ain't got no power to change your world unless you give it to 'em. Keep the power you got. You'll need it. I promise.”
“I will be merciful, and I will believe in people. If I am to err, I will err on the side of mercy. I will give people the benefit of the doubt. I will bend, but not break, in order to give people the opportunity to grow and develop.”