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The punishment which the wise suffer, who refuse to take part in government, is to live under the government of read more
The punishment which the wise suffer, who refuse to take part in government, is to live under the government of worse men
If punishment makes not the will supple it hardens the offender.
If punishment makes not the will supple it hardens the offender.
It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his
neck, and he cast into the sea, read more
It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his
neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of
these little ones.
Punishment follows close on crime.
[Lat., Culpam poena premit comes.]
Punishment follows close on crime.
[Lat., Culpam poena premit comes.]
One man meets an infamous punishment for that crime which confers a diadem on others.
One man meets an infamous punishment for that crime which confers a diadem on others.
Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for
in the image of God made he read more
Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for
in the image of God made he man.
I stew all night in my own grease.
I stew all night in my own grease.
When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers.
When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers.
Distrust all in whom the impulse to punish is powerful.
Distrust all in whom the impulse to punish is powerful.
