Quote #58
Democracy is the art of running the circus from the monkey cage.
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- Christian - One who is willing to serve three Gods, but draws the line at one wife.
- Jury - A group of twelve men who, having lied to the judge about their hearing, health and business engagements, have failed to fool him.
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- Lawyer - One who protects us against robbers by taking away the temptation.