Quote by Joseph Brodsky

It would be enough for me to have the system of a jury of twelve versus the system of one judge as a basis for preferring the U.S. to the Soviet Union. I would prefer the country you can leave to the country you cannot.


It would be enough for me to have the system of a jury of tw

Summary

This quote expresses a preference for the United States over the Soviet Union based on the particular justice system in each country. The speaker values the American system of a jury consisting of twelve individuals compared to the Soviet system that relies on a single judge. The quote also emphasizes a preference for a country that allows its citizens to leave, implying that the ability to exercise freedom and mobility is an important factor in choosing one nation over another.

By Joseph Brodsky
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