Keyword: Juries

We have a criminal jury system which is superior to any in the world; and its efficiency is only marred by the difficulty of finding twelve men every day who don’t know anything and can’t read.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
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When you go into court you are putting yourself in the hands of 12 people that weren’t smart enough to get out of jury duty.

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A jury is a group of twelve people of average ignorance.

(1820 – 1903) English philosopher
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Jews can't serve on juries because they insist they're guilty.

American stand-up comedian, television writer & actor
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Jury: Twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.

(1874 – 1963) American poet
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These people have served a longer sentence than some people who have committed murder.

(1943 – ) American television journalist & author
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Jury: a group of twelve men who, having lied to the judge about their hearing, health and business engagements, have failed to fool him.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist
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When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.

(1927 – ) American comedian
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I was married by a judge… I should have asked for a jury.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
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Outside of a dog, a book is your best friend, and inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
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