Who said "To understand justice, one must first understand mercy."?

This quote is attributed to Sophocles.

To understand justice, one must first understand mercy. - Sophocles

"To understand justice, one must first understand mercy."

Sophocles Justice

Tragic Playwright Ancient Greece 496–406

"Wisdom brings suffering to those who possess it."

"Nobody likes the man who brings bad news."

"All that is and will be comes forth from necessity."

"To the man who is afraid everything rustles."

"Justice must always prevail."

"You think I'm just some animal?"

"Fighting for what's right never gets easier."

"Justice is worth fighting for."