I rank myself no higher in the scheme of things than a policeman - whose utility would disappear if there were no criminals. (Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury)

I rank myself no higher in the scheme of things than a policeman - whose utility would disappear if there were no criminals.

Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury

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