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I am mortified to be told that, in the United States of America, the sale of a book can become read more
I am mortified to be told that, in the United States of America, the sale of a book can become a subject of inquiry, and of criminal inquiry too.
It takes all sorts of people to make the underworld.
It takes all sorts of people to make the underworld.
The punishment of criminals should be of use; when a man is hanged he is good for nothing
The punishment of criminals should be of use; when a man is hanged he is good for nothing
Fear follows crime, and is its punishment.
Fear follows crime, and is its punishment.
The real significance of crime is in its being a breach of faith with the community of mankind.
The real significance of crime is in its being a breach of faith with the community of mankind.
Capitalism is glorified institutionalized street crime.
Capitalism is glorified institutionalized street crime.
Overlook our deeds, since you know that crime was absent from our
inclination.
[Lat., Factis ignoscite nostris
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Overlook our deeds, since you know that crime was absent from our
inclination.
[Lat., Factis ignoscite nostris
Si scelus ingenio scitis abesse meo.]
Where crime is taught from early years, it becomes a part of
nature.
[Lat., Ars fit ubi a read more
Where crime is taught from early years, it becomes a part of
nature.
[Lat., Ars fit ubi a teneris crimen condiscitur annis.]
