I’ve said often enough, and the good Lord kens weel enough…
““I’ve said often enough, and the good Lord kens weel enough that boys were meant to be smacked, or he’d not ha’ filled ’em sae full o’ the de’il.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A humorous lament that boys are destined for discipline, implying divine approval of corporal correction.
In simple terms: Boys are meant to be disciplined harshly.
Question the necessity of harsh discipline.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family upbringing
- historical context
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is corporal discipline ever justified?
- How do cultural sayings shape our views on punishment?
Modern views reject physical punishment.