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He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it.
He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it.
The punishment of criminals should be of use; when a man is hanged he is good for nothing
The punishment of criminals should be of use; when a man is hanged he is good for nothing
Wicked deeds are generally done, even with impunity, for the mere
desire of occupation.
[Lat., Solent occupationis spe read more
Wicked deeds are generally done, even with impunity, for the mere
desire of occupation.
[Lat., Solent occupationis spe vel impune quaedam scelesta
committi.]
Society prepares the crime, the criminal commits it
Society prepares the crime, the criminal commits it
But many a crime deemed innocent on earth
Is registered in Heaven; and these no doubt
Have read more
But many a crime deemed innocent on earth
Is registered in Heaven; and these no doubt
Have each their record, with a curse annex'd.
Where crime is taught from early years, it becomes a part of
nature.
[Lat., Ars fit ubi a read more
Where crime is taught from early years, it becomes a part of
nature.
[Lat., Ars fit ubi a teneris crimen condiscitur annis.]
The punishment can be remitted; the crime is everlasting.
[Lat., Poena potest demi, culpa perennis erit.]
The punishment can be remitted; the crime is everlasting.
[Lat., Poena potest demi, culpa perennis erit.]
Crime is not punished as an offense against God, but as
prejudicial to society.
- James read more
Crime is not punished as an offense against God, but as
prejudicial to society.
- James Anthony Froude,
