“I say that you cannot administer a wicked law impartially. You can only destroy. You can only punish. I warn you that a wicked law, like cholera, destroys everyone it touches - its upholders as well as its defiers.”
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Jerome Lawrence
Jerome Lawrence, born on July 14, 1915, was an American playwright known for his profound social insight and unique dramatic style. His most famous work, 'Twelve Angry Men,' co-written with Robert E. Lee, became a classic in the American theater. more
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