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To protect those who are not able to protect themselves is a duty…

Quote byEdward Macnaghten, Baron Macnaghten · 1830–1913

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Jenoure v. Delmege (1890), 60 L. J. Rep. (N. S.) Q. B. 13..

English (original)

To protect those who are not able to protect themselves is a duty which every one owes to society.

— Edward Macnaghten, Baron Macnaghten

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