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“Judges are but men, and are swayed like other men by vehement prejudices. This is corruption in reality, give it whatever other name you please.”

Quote by David Dudley Field II

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David Dudley Field II

David Dudley Field II was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a federal government official during the American Civil War and became a successful lawyer afterward. Field is known for his contributions to the legal field and his advocacy for judicial reform. more

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