Quote by Clarence Darrow

The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business.

The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishon

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This quote suggests that the law does not aim to punish every single act of dishonesty, as it understands that doing so would greatly impede the functioning of business operations. It implies that the legal system recognizes the complexity of business transactions and the occasional presence of dishonesty, but seeks to strike a balance between justice and the smooth operation of commerce.

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