Oscar Wilde: I know not whether Laws be right, Or whether Laws be wrong; All that we know who lie in gaol Is that the wall is strong;

I know not whether Laws be right, Or whether Laws be wrong; All that we know who — Oscar Wilde

I know not whether Laws be right, Or whether Laws be wrong; All that we know who lie in gaol Is that the wall is strong; And that each day is like a year, A year whose days are long.

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