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But this is not to say that the society which inflicts capital punishment commits murder. ↗

— Benjamin Tucker

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Congress's definition of torture in those laws - the infliction of severe mental or physical pain - leaves room for interrogation methods that go beyond polite conversation. ↗

— John Yoo

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The new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them once and for all. ↗

— Niccolo Machiavelli

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Even the most malignant gods would not continue to inflict life upon humanity, time without end. ↗

— Taylor Caldwell

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All honor's wounds are self-inflicted. ↗

— Andrew Carnegie

#self-inflicted #wounds

There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives. ↗

— Cyril Connolly

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Washington's answer to a self-inflicted financial crisis reminded Americans why they so deeply distrust the political class. The 'fiscal cliff' process was secretive and sloppy, and the nation's so-called leadership lacked the political courage to address our root problems: joblessness and debt. ↗

— Ron Fournier

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Here, in Cork district, you have in combination all the dangers which war can inflict. ↗

— Eamon de Valera

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I started out as a football player. I liked to inflict pain. In basketball, it was the same thing. ↗

— Shaquille O'Neal

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My mind boggles at the amount of violence inflicted upon children in today's society. ↗

— Samantha Morton

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