Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion… - John Godfrey Saxe

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Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made.

John Godfrey Saxe

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John Godfrey Saxe (2 June 1816 – 31 March 1887) was an American poet.

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Alternative Names: John Godfrey Saxe I

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I asked of Echo 't other day
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INGLORIOUS friend! most confident I am
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Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made. - John Godfrey Saxe

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