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Quotations on Bribery

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by William Shakespeare
(April 23, 1564 - April 23, 1616)

'Tis gold Which buys admittance oft it doth yea, and makes Diana's rangers false themselves, yield up This deer to th' stand o' th' stealer: and 'tis gold Which makes the true m ...

by Bible

A gift destroyeth the heart.

by Bible

A gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous.

by Bible

A gift in secret pacifieth anger.

by Demosthenes
(384 BC - ~ 322 BC)

A hoarseness caused by swallowing gold and silver.

by Alexander Pope
(May 21, 1688 - May 30, 1744)

Alas! the small discredit of a bribe Scarce hurts the lawyer, but undoes the scribe.

by Samuel Johnson
(September 18, 1709 - December 13, 1784)

But here more slow, where all are slaves to gold, Where looks are merchandise, and smiles are sold.

by Bible

Fire shall consume the tabernacles of bribery.

by Alexander Pope
(May 21, 1688 - May 30, 1744)

Judges and senates have been bought for gold; Esteem and love were never to be sold.

by Samuel Johnson
(September 18, 1709 - December 13, 1784)

Our supple tribes repress their patriot throats, And ask no questions but the price of votes.


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