By continually scolding someone, they in time become accustomed to

By continually scolding someone, they in time become accustomed to it and despise your reproof. – Proverb

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People who love soft methods and hate iniquity forget this, — that reform consists in taking a bone from a dog. Philosophy will not do it. – John Jay Chapman

If it was not absolutely necessary, it was the foolishest thing ever done. – Lord Melbourne

Turn where we may, within, around, the voice of great events is proclaiming to us, Reform, that you may preserve! – Thomas Babington Macaulay

The heart of every man lies open to the shafts of correction if the archer can take proper aim. – Oliver Goldsmith

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