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I beg to differ, Carlos (and this has nothing to do with the ABB, so sorry!)
Compassion is an awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it.
Mercy is compassionate treatment, especially of those under one's power (e.g., clemency or alleviation of distress, or relief)
So...compassion can be viewed as the motivational impluse behind the act of mercy.
Plus, I heard the phrase I use for a signature from a cucumber (Larry) - and I never argue with cucumbers!