Harsh
Harsh adjective - Difficult to endure.
In order
In order adjective - In a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement.
Both terms in one sentence
- A Christmas Carol is built on this, with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet To Come being harsh with Scrooge in order to save him from damnation.
Source: Cruel to Be Kind -
Here they have to band together in order to survive the harsh environment, and the strange techno-biological creatures who seem intent on killing them.
Source: Comic Book / Salvation Run - You should be harsh enough to keep your subordinates in order and fear, but you also must be benevolent to them, so they will love you.
Source: Literature / The Prince
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