For the criminal who is weak and poor the narrow cell of death awaits but honor and glory await the rich who conceal their crimes behind their gold and silver and inherited glory. (Kahlil Gibran)

For the criminal who is weak and poor the narrow cell of death awaits but honor and glory await the rich who conceal their crimes behind their gold and silver and inherited glory.

Kahlil Gibran

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