Miguel de Cervantes Quotes

When the severity of the law is to be softened, let pity, not bribes, be the motive.

Miguel de Cervantes

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• When the severity of the law is to be softened, let pity, not bribes, be the motive.

  

  Miguel de Cervantes
  • Law
  • Motive
  • Severity