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Anger punishes itself. |
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When our gods wish to punish us they answer our prayers. |
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Distrust all those in whom the desire to punish is powerful. |
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We often pay dearly for our pleasures. |
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Punishment always follows excess. |
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Who harms others harms himself. |
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If you deceive others you also deceive yourself. |
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If you dig a pit you might fall into it. |
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Cowards die many times before their deaths. |
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Shame follows pride. |
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Threaten someone with a greater punishment and he will accept a
smaller one willingly. |
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The doctrine of an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind. |
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The way to punish someone is to grant all their wishes. |