Quote by Marquis de Sade

Any punishment that does not correct, that can merely rouse rebellion in whoever has to endure it, is a piece of gratuitous infamy which makes those who impose it more guilty in the eyes of humanity, good sense and reason, nay a hundred times more guilty than the victim on whom the punishment is inflicted.

Any punishment that does not correct, that can merely rouse

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This quote suggests that any punishment that fails to correct the behavior of the person receiving it and instead only instigates rebellion is a severe injustice. Such punishment is deemed gratuitous and makes those who administer it more culpable than the person being punished. The quote emphasizes that this type of punishment not only goes against humanity but also lacks good judgment and reasoning, ultimately placing greater guilt on the authority figures responsible for its implementation.

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