Corporal punishment is as humiliating for him who gives it as for him who receives it; it is ineffective besides. Neither shame nor physical pain have any other effect than a hardening one.

Summary

This quote suggests that corporal punishment, which involves physical discipline, is degrading and humiliating for both the person administering it and the person receiving it. Furthermore, it argues that such punishments are ineffective because they only serve to harden individuals rather than teach them valuable lessons. The quote implies that using shame and physical pain as a means of discipline accomplishes little beyond strengthening a person's resolve or resilience.

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