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The quote suggests that correcting children early may be uncomfortable, but failing to do so can lead to greater pain later. It contrasts short-term trouble with the long-term regret of not guiding children while they are young. The wording frames discipline as a preventive act rather than a punishment for its own sake.
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Originally said in English.
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About Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Victorian England’s most influential Baptist preacher, Charles Haddon Spurgeon is remembered for his towering sermons and pastoral wisdom. His writings on faith, perseverance, and spiritual discipline remain foundational to Christian thought.
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