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And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done,
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And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done,
so shall it be done to him;
Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath
caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again.
The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]
The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]
Let the punishment fit the crime
Let the punishment fit the crime
If punishment makes not the will supple it hardens the offender.
If punishment makes not the will supple it hardens the offender.
When the gods wish to punish us they answer our prayers.
When the gods wish to punish us they answer our prayers.
Punishment is the last and the least effective instrument in the hands of the legislator for the prevention of crime.
Punishment is the last and the least effective instrument in the hands of the legislator for the prevention of crime.
Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.
Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.
He who does not punish evil commands it to be done.
He who does not punish evil commands it to be done.
Send them into everlasting Coventry.
Send them into everlasting Coventry.
