Why slap them on the wrist with feather when you can belt them over the head with a sledgehammer?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Use strong, direct actions to correct problems instead of weak, ineffective measures.
- In plain terms
- Use strong solutions, not weak ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Address problems decisively.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is force necessary?
- What counts as too much?
Another view
Aggressive solutions can sometimes cause more harm.
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