The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That …

Clarence Darrow
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The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business. ✨ Clarence Darrow (2015). The Story of My Life, p.84, Lulu.com
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The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business. ✨ Clarence Darrow (2015). The Story of My Life, p.84, Lulu.com

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