Quote by Roald Dahl

All through my school life I was appalled by the fact that masters and senior boys were allowed quite literally to wound other boys, and sometimes very severely.

All through my school life I was appalled by the fact that m

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This quote reflects the author's experience during their school years, expressing a sense of shock and dismay at witnessing the allowance of physical harm inflicted by those in positions of authority, such as teachers or older students. The use of the word "appalled" highlights the author's strong disapproval of this practice. The quote signals a troubling reality in some educational settings where acts of violence and aggression were tolerated, potentially leaving lasting physical and emotional scars on the victims.

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