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Leo Tolstoy - Not only does the action of Governments...
Not only does the action of Governments not deter men from crimes; on the contrary, it increases crime by always disturbing and lowering the moral standard of society. (Leo Tolstoy)

Not only does the action of Governments not deter men from crimes; on the contrary, it increases crime by always disturbing and lowering the moral standard of society.

Leo Tolstoy

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