Punish

Famous quotes containing the word punish:

“It is the custom of the immortal gods to grant temporary prosperity and a fairly long period of impunity to those whom they plan to punish for their crimes, so that they may feel it all the more keenly as a result of the change in their fortunes.”
—Julius Caesar [Gaius Julius Caesar] (100–44 B.C.)

“The god loves to punish whatever is greater than the rest.”
—Herodotus (c. 484–424 B.C.)

“Officials don’t punish those who send gifts.”
—Chinese proverb.