Quote by John Bunyan

Hanging is too good for him said Mr. Cruelty.

Hanging is too good for him said Mr. Cruelty.

Summary

This quote suggests that whatever punishment is given to someone, it isn't severe enough based on the perspective of Mr. Cruelty. "Hanging" is traditionally seen as a severe punishment, so when Mr. Cruelty states that it is "too good" for the person in question, he implies that they deserve an even harsher consequence. This quote raises questions about the speaker's mindset and their inclination towards an extreme sense of justice or revenge.

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Punishment

By John Bunyan

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