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" Corruption is worse than prostitution. The latter might endanger the morals of an individual, the former invariably endangers the morals of the entire country. "

Karl Kraus

Corruption

Individual

Morals

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" The sound principle of a topsy-turvy lifestyle in the framework of an upside-down world order has stood every test. "

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Having

Case

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" When a man is treated like a beast, he says, 'After all, I'm human.' When he behaves like a beast, he says 'After all, I'm only human.' "

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" It is better not to express what one means than to express what one does not mean. "

" Experiences are savings which a miser puts aside. Wisdom is an inheritance which a wastrel cannot exhaust. "