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Quote by Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey

“Satire is a composition of salt and mercury; and it depends upon the different mixture and preparation of those ingredients, that it comes out a noble medicine, or a rank poison.”

Quote by Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey

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Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey
Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey

Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey, was an outstanding judge. Born on October 23, 1773, and died on January 26, 1850, he is renowned for his significant contributions to the legal field, particularly in the development of the Scottish legal system. more

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