Quote by Marquis de Sade

'Til the infallibility of human judgements shall have been proved to me, I shall demand the abolition of the penalty of death.

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Summary

This quote encapsulates the demand for the abolition of the death penalty until the absolute reliability of human judgments is convincingly demonstrated. It highlights skepticism about the infallibility of human decision-making and is a call for caution in implementing such a severe punishment. The quote suggests that as long as there is doubt in the accuracy and fairness of sentencing, the death penalty should be abolished to prevent irreversible consequences that may arise from potential errors.

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By Marquis de Sade

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