"Honesty is the best policy. But insanity is a hell of a lot more effective in court. So your set, McMullen."

Pragmatism, Honesty, Absurdity, Irony, Justice

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"Honesty is the best policy. But insanity is a hell of a lot more effective in court. So your set, McMullen."

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