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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
He who does not punish evil commands it to be done.
He who does not punish evil commands it to be done.
Christianity, with its doctrine of humility, of forgiveness, of love, is incompatible with the state, with its haughtiness, its violence, read more
Christianity, with its doctrine of humility, of forgiveness, of love, is incompatible with the state, with its haughtiness, its violence, its punishment, its wars
 Let them stew in their own grease (or juice).
   - Karl Otto von Schonhausen Bismarck,  
 Let them stew in their own grease (or juice).
   - Karl Otto von Schonhausen Bismarck, 
Men simply copied the realities of their hearts when they built prisons
Men simply copied the realities of their hearts when they built prisons
Fear follows crime, and is its punishment
Fear follows crime, and is its punishment
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.
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.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.