Quote by Benjamin Franklin

That it is better 100 guilty Persons should escape than that one innocent Person should suffer, is a Maxim that has been long and generally approved.

That it is better 100 guilty Persons should escape than that

Summary

This quote reflects the principle that it is preferable for many guilty individuals to go unpunished than for even one innocent person to be wrongly accused or punished. This maxim, widely accepted and upheld, emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights and innocence of individuals in a justice system. It underlines the idea that ensuring fairness and preventing injustice is more valuable than enforcing strict punishment for all possible wrongdoers.

By Benjamin Franklin

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