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“We know well enough when we're being unjust and despicable. but we don't restrain ourselves because we experience a certain pleasure, a primitive sort of satisfaction in moments like that.”

Quote by Ugo Betti

Book:Struggle Till Dawn
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Struggle Till Dawn

This book is a narrative exploration of the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity, featuring characters who struggle through the night towards dawn, symbolizing hope and renewal. more

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Ugo Betti
Ugo Betti

Ugo Betti was an Italian judge and legal scholar renowned for his contributions to criminal law and legal philosophy. He served as a judge in the Italian Supreme Court and was a professor at the University of Rome. Betti's work focused on the principles of criminal responsibility and the role of the judge in the legal process. more

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