Who breaks a butterfly on a wheel?

Summary

This quote, famously used by Alexander Pope in his poem "Epistle to Dr Arbuthnot," is a rhetorical question that questions the need for using excessive force or punishment when dealing with something small or insignificant. It conveys the idea that using great efforts or resources to confront a minor issue or a weak opponent is unwarranted and unjust, highlighting the senselessness and imbalance of such actions. The quote is often used metaphorically to criticize the disproportional response or excessive measures taken in certain situations.

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