Samuel Butler (poet) Quote

The law can take a purse in open court,
Whilst it condemns a less delinquent for't.


Genuine Remains (1759) 'Miscellaneous Thoughts'


The law can take a purse in open court, Whilst it condemns a less delinquent for't.

The law can take a purse in open court, Whilst it condemns a less delinquent for't.

The law can take a purse in open court, Whilst it condemns a less delinquent for't.

The law can take a purse in open court, Whilst it condemns a less delinquent for't.