Quote by William Shakespeare

The jury, passing on the prisoner's life, may in the sworn twelve have a thief or two guiltier than him they try


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Summary

This quote suggests that members of a jury, who are tasked with determining someone's guilt or innocence, may ironically contain individuals who are just as, if not more, deserving of punishment than the person they are judging. It points out the potential flaws and contradictions within the criminal justice system, emphasizing how a person's fate can be decided by fallible individuals.

By William Shakespeare
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