corporal punishment was almost unknown to him

Page 55 corporal punishment was almost unknown to him; and his entire boyhood, he was only twice struck with a rod, and then very gently. It was an education of wisdom and tact.

— from The Flight Plan (Purpose/Wisdom/Risk) · How to Live by Sarah Bakewell

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