Swift Punishment Quotes

Truly upon mortals cometh swift of foot their evil and his offence upon him that trespasseth against Right.

Power, like lightening, injures before its warning.

The administration of justice was swift and unvexed by nuance.

The real answer to the problem of crime committed by persons on bail, and indeed the solution to the general problem of crime, lies not in preventive detention of individuals presumed innocent, but in the speedy trial of the accused and the swift and sure punishment of the guilty.

There are a lot of messages that need to be sent to the criminal who is out there dealing in this on the streets of the United States. We need to send the message of swiftness and certain punishment.

A far greater factor than abolishing poverty is the deterrent effect of swift and certain consequences: swift arrest, prompt trial, certain penalty and - at some point - finality of judgment.

Regulatory enforcement mechanisms need to be sure and they need to be swift.

Hang 'em first, try 'em later.

There are limits to the smiles and scowls of diplomacy. Armies and missiles are not stopped by stiff notes of condemnation. They are held in check by strength and purpose and the promise of swift punishment.