We cannot prove any man’s inten- j tion to be bad. You may shoot a man through the head and say you intended to miss him; but the judge will order you to be hanged. An alleged want of intention, when evil is committed, will not be allowed in a court of justice.—Dr Johnson.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 935, 4 December 1933, Page 5
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