The quality of mercy is not strained. 190 It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven 191 Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest: 192 It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.
PORTIA , < as Balthazar >
The quality of mercy is not strained . 190
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven 191
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest : 192
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes. 193
[Act 4 Scene 1]
Footnotes
190 . strained: constrained, compelled
192 . is twice blest: i.e., gives a double blessing
