The whole Constitution has been erected upon the assumption that the King not only is capable of doing wrong but is more likely to do wrong than othe… - A. P. Herbert

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The whole Constitution has been erected upon the assumption that the King not only is capable of doing wrong but is more likely to do wrong than other men if he is given the chance.

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About A. P. Herbert

Sir Alan Patrick Herbert (24 September 1890 – 11 November 1971) was an English humorist in many literary forms, a law-reform activist, and an independent M.P. representing Oxford University.

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Alternative Names: Alan Patrick Herbert AP Herbert APH Alan P. Herbert Sir Alan Patrick Herbert
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Citizens who take it upon themselves to do unusual actions which attract the attention of the police should be careful to bring these actions into one of the recognized categories of crimes and offences, for it is intolerable that the police should be put to the pains of inventing reasons for finding them undesirable.

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