Glossary of Inspirational Quotes that Rekindle the Soul
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| Quote:The act of policing is, in order to punish less often, to punish more severely.[Napoleon Bonaparte] Quote:Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed.[Benjamin Franklin] Quote:If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared. [Niccolo Machiavelli] Quote:Preserving health by too severe a rule is a worrisome malady. [Francois de La Rochefoucauld] Definitions of: severeDefinition: Serious in feeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or cheerful.Definition: Very strict in judgment, discipline, or government; harsh; not mild or indulgent; rigorous; as, severe criticism; severe punishment. Definition: Rigidly methodical, or adherent to rule or principle; exactly conformed to a standard; not allowing or employing unneccessary ornament, amplification, etc.; strict; -- said of style, argument, etc. Definition: Sharp; afflictive; distressing; violent; extreme; as, severe pain, anguish, fortune; severe cold. Definition: Difficult to be endured; exact; critical; rigorous; as, a severe test. |
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