A Character of King Charles II

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Men are not hanged for stealing horses, but that horses may not be stolen.

George Savile, Lord Halifax

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Deterrence (theory of punishment) Theory of punishment Criminal law Legal theory Law

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George Savile, Lord Halifax

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A Character of King Charles II

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English

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1750 1750s 18th century

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Age of Enlightenment

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Savile, George. "Of Punishment." A Character of King Charles The Second and Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections. London: J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper, 1750.

Wherever a knave is not punished, an honest man is laughed at.

George Savile, Lord Halifax

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Rule of law Criminal law Law Political theory Politics

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George Savile, Lord Halifax

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A Character of King Charles II

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English

Time

1750 1750s 18th century

Era

Age of Enlightenment

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Savile, George. "Of Punishment." A Character of King Charles The Second and Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections. London: J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper, 1750.

A known liar should be outlawed in a well-ordered government.

George Savile, Lord Halifax

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Politics and lies Liars Political theory Politics

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George Savile, Lord Halifax

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A Character of King Charles II

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English

Time

1750 1750s 18th century

Era

Age of Enlightenment

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Savile, George. "Miscellaneous: Lying." A Character of King Charles The Second and Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections. London: J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper, 1750.