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Justice, n. A commodity which in a more or less adulterated condition…

Quote byAmbrose Bierce · 1842–1914

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Devil's Dictionary (1911).

English (original)

Justice, n. A commodity which in a more or less adulterated condition the State sells to the citizen as a reward for his allegiance, taxes and personal service.

— Ambrose Bierce

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