Edwin H. Friedman Quotes

In every part of the world, where corruption, bribery, delusion and injustice are practiced, those who practice it are guilty, Noah, but so are the `innocents.

Edwin H. Friedman

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• In every part of the world, where corruption, bribery, delusion and injustice are practiced, those who practice it are guilty, Noah, but so are the `innocents.

  

  Edwin H. Friedman
  • Guilty
  • Injustice
  • Corruption