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It isn't the desire to abide by the law that makes everyone behave as society requires, but the fear of punishment. Each one of us carries a gallows inside us.
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This page presents the quote "It isn't the desire to abide by the law that makes everyone behave as society requires, but the fear of punishment. Each one of us carries a gallows inside us.". Author of this quote is Paulo Coelho. This quote is about behave, law, punishment, fear, society, gallows, desire,.