Punishment is not for revenge, but to lessen crime and reform the criminal.
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Does Capital punishment tend to the security of the people By no means. It hardens the hearts of men, and makes the loss of life appear light to them it renders life insecure, inasmuch as the law holds out that Property is of greater value than life.Elizabeth Fry
Oh Lord, may I be directed what to do and what to leave undone.
Elizabeth Fry
Take Back the Night' isn't just about domestic violence, 'Take Back the Night' is also about being safe going back to your car safety, child's safety, women' safety, men's safety - it's just about not being afraid to be out in the evening. It's for everybody not just women and children, it's for everybody.
Elizabeth Fry
I hope, if you should live to grow up, you will endeavour to be very useful and not spend all your time in pleasing yourself.
Elizabeth Fry
It's all to make people aware of violence and safety in the evenings, and the different things that go on in their community how to avoid feeling.
Elizabeth Fry
The encouragement of industry and frugality among the poor, by visits at their own inhabitations the relief of real distress, whether arising from sickness or other causes and the prevention.
Elizabeth Fry
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