Quote by Jeffrey Archer

I spent my first three weeks there on a wing with 21 murderers. I met some very evil people there but also some men who'd had no upbringing, no chance in life.

I spent my first three weeks there on a wing with 21 murdere

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their initial experience in a place where they spent three weeks alongside 21 murderers. They acknowledge encountering individuals with nefarious intentions, whom they consider to be very evil. However, they also come across men who, in contrast, had not been provided with a proper upbringing or opportunities in life. This statement suggests that while some individuals may choose a criminal path, others are trapped in circumstances beyond their control that lead them down a dark path.

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Men Life Chance People

By Jeffrey Archer

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