Quote by Voltaire (FrançoisMarie Arouet)

The punishment of criminals should serve a purpose. When a man is hanged he is useless.


The punishment of criminals should serve a purpose. When a m

Summary

This quote highlights the belief that punishment for criminals should not be merely for the sake of inflicting harm or taking revenge. Instead, the message conveyed is that the punishment should have a broader purpose of serving society by either rehabilitating the offender or deterring others from committing similar crimes. By arguing that hanging renders a person useless, it suggests that punishment should aim to create a positive societal impact by emphasizing measures that can contribute to the betterment of individuals and the prevention of further offenses.

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By Voltaire (FrançoisMarie Arouet)
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