Exploitation Quote by Bertolt Brecht

“The law was made for one thing alone, for the exploitation of those who don't understand it, or are prevented by naked misery from obeying it.” quote by Bertolt Brecht — Download Open image

“The law was made for one thing alone, for the exploitation of those who don't understand it, or are prevented by naked misery from obeying it.”

Bertolt Brecht

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