Quote by William Shakespeare

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

The jury, passing on the prisoner's life, may have in the sw

Summary

This quote reflects the inherent flaws and unpredictability of the justice system. It suggests that in a jury, there may be individuals who have committed similar or even worse crimes than the accused. Thus, it raises doubts about the fairness of a jury's decision and highlights the potential for bias or skewed judgments. The quote implies that the fate of a prisoner's life could be determined by a group of individuals who are not necessarily morally superior to the person they are judging.

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Justice

By William Shakespeare

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