Aims of Punishment Quotations

Quotation for retribution

Quotation for retribution

“An eye for an eye”

Quotation against retribution

“Do not overcome evil with evil”

Quotation for deterrence

“A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them “

Quotation against deterrence

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”

Quotation for reformation

“Overcome evil with good”

Quotation for reformation

“If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repent, forgive him”

Quotation against reformation

“An eye for an eye”