Famous quote by Lin Yutang

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Where there are too many policemen, there is no liberty. Where there are too many soldiers, there is no peace.
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"Where there are too many policemen, there is no liberty. Where there are too many soldiers, there is no peace. Where there are too many lawyers, there is no justice"

- Lin Yutang

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China Flag This quote is written / told by Lin Yutang between October 10, 1895 and March 26, 1976. He/she was a famous Author from China. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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