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Make crime pay. Become a lawyer
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"Make crime pay. Become a lawyer"

- Will Rogers

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This quote by Will Rogers is a funny way of mentioning the paradox of the lawful system. It implies that if a person wants to earn money, they must come to be a legal representative because the legal system is established in such a way that it compensates those that have the ability to control it. It likewise indicates that crime pays, as those that are able to use the legal system to their advantage are able to earn money from it. This quote is a tip that the legal system is not constantly fair which those who have the ability to utilize it to their advantage can make a lot of money. It also serves as an advising to those that are thinking about a profession in law, as it indicates that they should recognize the potential for corruption as well as misuse of the system.

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Will Rogers This quote is written / told by Will Rogers between November 4, 1879 and August 15, 1935. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 99 other quotes.

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