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“The freedom to make a fortune on the stock exchange has been made to sound more alluring than freedom of speech.”

Quote by John Mortimer

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John Mortimer was a distinguished British barrister, writer, and screenwriter. Born on April 21, 1923, and passing away on January 16, 2009, he is celebrated for his legal thrillers and his role in the television series 'Rumpole of the Bailey'. more

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