“It is a maxim among these lawyers, that whatever hath been done before, may legally be done again: and therefore they take special care to record all the decisions formerly made against common justice and the general reason of mankind.”
Quote by Jonathan Swift
Book:Gulliver's Travels
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Gulliver's Travels
Written by Jonathan Swift, this work is renowned for its satirical commentary on human nature, politics, and the absurdities of society. Gulliver's encounters with the Lilliputians, Brobdingnagians, and other exotic beings offer a unique perspective on human behavior and societal norms. more
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