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…the analogy between the noises we make when these noises do not symbolize anything which exists, and the worthless checks read more
…the analogy between the noises we make when these noises do not symbolize anything which exists, and the worthless checks we write when our bank balance is zero…
Our system is not one of justice, but of law.
Our system is not one of justice, but of law.
All this is but a web of the wit; it can work nothing.
All this is but a web of the wit; it can work nothing.
Is not the winding up witnesses,
And nicking, more than half the bus'ness?
For witnesses, like watches, read more
Is not the winding up witnesses,
And nicking, more than half the bus'ness?
For witnesses, like watches, go
Just as they're set, too fast or slow;
And where in Conscience they're strait-lac'd,
'Tis ten to one that side is cast.
You can't legislate intelligence and common sense into people.
You can't legislate intelligence and common sense into people.
The reason there is so little crime in Germany is that it's against the law.
The reason there is so little crime in Germany is that it's against the law.
Ignorance of the law excuses no man.
Ignorance of the law excuses no man.
