Famous Quotes | Every obstruction of the course...

Every obstruction of the course of justice,—is a door opened to betray society, and bereave us of those blessings which it has in view.... It is a strange way of doing honour to God, to screen actions which are a disgrace to humanity. - Laurence Sterne
Attribution: Laurence Sterne (1713–1768), British author, clergyman. Sermons, sermon 35, “[The sin of murder]” (1769), ed. Melvyn New, University Press of Florida (1996). On the notion of the church as sanctuary.

Categories: Author, Clergyman, Justice, Law, Punishment

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