"The birch is used only out of bad temper and weakness, for the birch is a servile punishment which degrades the soul even when it corrects, if indeed it corrects, for its usual effect is to harden."

-- Jean-Baptiste de La Salle

#Punishment Quotes #Soul Quotes #Weakness Quotes

“Academics are, on average, pussies.”
“I prefer the word "engagement." Instead of empowerment, it's enabling women to engage in business.”

Source : Source: www.pbs.org
“Christianity happens when men and women accept with unwavering trust that their sins have been not only forgiven, but forgotten, washed away in the blood of the Lamb. Thus, my friend archbishop Joe Reia says, "A sad Christian is a phony Christian, and a guilty Christian is no Christian at all.”
“Sylvester wins, obviously [best actor in a supporting role in 2016]. That's the whole point of this. We're all getting dressed up to go to the Oscars to hear Sylvester Stallone, let no one get this twisted. The academy can't pay for a better moment than this: this is the Oscar's original darling.”
“If you maintain a consistent political position long enough, you'll eventually be accused of treason.”
“The Breakfast of Champions isn't cereal, it's the competition!”
“Treat everyone on the organization with respect and dignity whether it be the janitor or the president.”

Source : Richard Moran (2009). “Nuts, Bolts and Jolts”, p.211, iUniverse
“Each time I read a book, I cataloged the parts that struck me dumb with envy and admiration for their beauty and power and truth.”

Source : Jack Gantos (2002). “Hole in My Life”, p.21, Macmillan

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