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When I go to hell, I mean to carry a bribe: for look you, good gifts evermore make way for the worst persons
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"When I go to hell, I mean to carry a bribe: for look you, good gifts evermore make way for the worst persons"

- John Webster

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This quote by John Webster is a humorous method of expressing the idea that cash can buy influence and power. It recommends that even if somebody has done wrong, they can still get away with it if they have enough cash. The quote suggests that cash can be utilized to purchase favors and get away with bad habits. It likewise suggests that money can be utilized to buy one's escape of difficult situations. The quote is a suggestion that cash can be used to purchase power and influence, and that it can be used to get away with bad behavior. It is an alerting to those who think they can get away with anything, that money can be utilized to purchase their escape of difficulty. The quote is a tip that cash can be used to purchase power and impact, and that it can be utilized to get away with bad behavior.

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John Webster This quote is written / told by John Webster between 1578 AC and 1634 AC. He was a famous Playwright from England. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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