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You know, I am against lynching and lynching is a tendency of the people
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"You know, I am against lynching and lynching is a tendency of the people"

- Jacques Verges

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Jacques Verges' quote talks to the concern of lynching, a kind of vigilante justice that has actually been utilized throughout history to punish individuals without due procedure. In the quote, Verges expresses his opposition to lynching, noting that it is a propensity of the people. This suggests that lynching is a typical practice, and that it is something that people are most likely to do. Edges' quote is a suggestion that lynching is an unjustified and inhumane practice, and that it must not be tolerated. It is a call to action to stand up against lynching and to make sure that justice is served in a reasonable and equitable manner. By speaking out against lynching, Verges is encouraging individuals to take a stand versus this type of injustice and to work towards a more just and fair society.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Jacques Verges somewhere between March 5, 1925 and today. He/she was a famous Lawyer from France. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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