That it is better 100 guilty Persons should escape than that one innocent Person should suffer, is a Maxim that has been long and generally approved.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Letter to Benjamin Vaughan (14 Mar 1785)
Added on 15-Oct-07 | Last updated 15-Oct-07
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