Translated: Mankind doesn't grant itself anything-that is why it has invented the law. It isn't allowed for him so it shouldn't be allowed for others. (Kurt Tucholsky)

Translated: Mankind doesn't grant itself anything-that is why it has invented the law. It isn't allowed for him so it shouldn't be allowed for others.

Kurt Tucholsky

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