Expediency Quote by Lucille Kallen Download Open image “[Law] is one part justice to nine parts expediency. Who needs it.” — Lucille Kallen ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Expediency Justice Law Needs Nine
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