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“Les te moins sont fort chers, et n'en a pas qui veut. Witnesses are expensive and not everyone can afford them.” quote by Jean Racine
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“Les te moins sont fort chers, et n'en a pas qui veut. Witnesses are expensive and not everyone can afford them.”

Jean Racine

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Source Play: Britannicus by Jean Racine, 1669

People who testify often demand high price, and many cannot afford to be witnesses.

In simple terms: Witnesses cost a lot and not everyone can pay.

Key Takeaway

Consider the hidden costs of testimony.

Themes

justice economics social dynamics

Mood

serious reflective

Type

ethical observational

When to use this quote

  • legal trials
  • family disputes
  • business contracts
  • political hearings

Key Concepts

cost of testimony accessibility power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who bears the cost of speaking truth?
  • How does expense affect justice?
A Different Perspective

Not all valuable testimony is affordable, limiting truth‑seeking.

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