Quote by Katharine Hepburn

Why slap them on the wrist with feather when you can belt them over the head with a sledgehammer.

Why slap them on the wrist with feather when you can belt th

Summary

This quote sarcastically suggests that it is more effective and appropriate to use extreme measures instead of gentle punishments. By emphasizing the contrast between slapping someone on the wrist with a feather and hitting them on the head with a sledgehammer, the quote exaggerates the idea of using disproportionate force to teach a lesson or enforce discipline. It implies that a softer approach may not yield satisfactory results and that a more forceful approach might be necessary to ensure a strong impact or punishment.

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Power

By Katharine Hepburn

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