Famous quotes containing the words inflict, grievous and/or bodily:
“It should be noted that when he seizes a state the new ruler ought to determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He should inflict them once and for all, and not have to renew them every day.”
—Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527)
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
—Bible: Hebrew Proverbs, 15:1.
“Men should not try to overstrain their goodness more than any other faculty, bodily or mental.”
—Samuel Butler (1835–1902)
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