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“Those who know say that the most painful punishment that can be inflicted upon an adult male, short of injuring him, is a good, old fashioned shaking.” quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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““Those who know say that the most painful punishment that can be inflicted upon an adult male, short of injuring him, is a good, old fashioned shaking.””

Edgar Rice Burroughs

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Land That Time Forgot, Edgar Rice Burroughs, 1918

Physical punishment can be severe without causing injury; a vigorous shaking is described as a painful, non-lethal penalty.

In simple terms: A harsh, non-violent punishment is a strong shaking.

Key Takeaway

Consider non-violent disciplinary methods.

Themes

punishment violence discipline human behavior

Mood

serious reflective critical

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prison discipline
  • military training
  • sports coaching
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Psychology of pain social control non-lethal force

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is shaking ethically acceptable?
  • What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective

May cause injury or be ineffective for behavior change.

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