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“It has long been noticed that juries are pitiless for robbery and full of indulgence for infanticide. A question of interest, my dear Sir! The jury is afraid of being robbed and has passed the age when it could be a victim of infanticide.” quote by Edmond Francois Valentin About
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“It has long been noticed that juries are pitiless for robbery and full of indulgence for infanticide. A question of interest, my dear Sir! The jury is afraid of being robbed and has passed the age when it could be a victim of infanticide.”

Edmond Francois Valentin About

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The quote observes juries are harsh on robbery but lenient on infanticide, highlighting inconsistency.

In simple terms: Juries treat crimes inconsistently.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for fair legal standards.

Themes

justice inconsistency law morality

Mood

critical thoughtful

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When to use this quote

  • courtroom decisions
  • policy reform
  • public debate

Key Concepts

legal ethics juror psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why are some crimes judged more harshly?
  • How can legal consistency be improved?
A Different Perspective

Complex legal nuances may be oversimplified.

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