Oh, those grumblers! They all take principles as motives and dare not follow their desires.
Crime and PunishmentBreak what must be broken, once for all, that's all, and take the suffering on oneself.
Crime and PunishmentAnd in the sin of wanting always to be right, the punishment is knowing it isn't possible.
Invisible TenderPlaying an instrument is its own reward. Cleaning out a spit valve is its own punishment.
Peter James WestShame is a fitter and generally a more effectual punishment for a child than beating.
Samuel Richardson