The American Constitution was not writte... by Lenny Bruce | We Heart Quotes

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The American Constitution was not written to protect criminals; it was written to protect the government from becoming criminals.

- Lenny Bruce

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Tragedy Time Will

Satire is tragedy plus time. You give it enough time, the public, the reviewers will allow you to satirize it. Which is rather ridiculous, when you think about it.

- Lenny Bruce

If something about the human body disgusts you, the fault lies with the manufacturer.

- Lenny Bruce

Art Man

The only honest art form is laughter, comedy. You can't fake it... try to fake three laughs in an hour - ha ha ha ha ha - they'll take you away, man. You can't.

- Lenny Bruce

People

The liberals can understand everything but people who don't understand them.

- Lenny Bruce

Justice

In the Halls of Justice the only justice is in the halls.

- Lenny Bruce

Business Years Nothing

When you're eight years old nothing is your business.

- Lenny Bruce

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