Book 33. (1 results) Rebels of Gor (Individual Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
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| 27 | 52 | But it is not customary to punish the innocent for the crimes of the guilty. |
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Book 33. (7 results) Rebels of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
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| 27 | 49 | In Gorean, as in several languages, the same word is used for "enemy" and "stranger". |
| 27 | 50 | "It seems there might be retaliation on a fugitive's village," I said. |
| 27 | 51 | "It is possible," said Haruki, "were the village known, and the fugitive considered dangerous. |
| 27 | 52 | But it is not customary to punish the innocent for the crimes of the guilty. |
| 27 | 53 | Such a practice is not likely to elevate respect for the law". |
| 27 | 54 | "I see," I said. |
| 27 | 55 | To me that seemed a wise view. |
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In Gorean, as in several languages, the same word is used for "enemy" and "stranger".
"It seems there might be retaliation on a fugitive's village," I said.
"It is possible," said Haruki, "were the village known, and the fugitive considered dangerous.
But it is not customary to punish the innocent for the crimes of the guilty.
Such a practice is not likely to elevate respect for the law".
"I see," I said.
To me that seemed a wise view.
- (Rebels of Gor, Chapter 27)