The other inmates stand in a long straight line, flanked...

Quote by Jack Henry Abbott about prison, past, respect

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The other inmates stand in a long straight line, flanked by guards, and I am dragged past them. I do not respect them, because they will not run - will not try to escape.

Jack Henry Abbott
Quote by Jack Henry Abbott about prison, past, respect.
Jack Henry Abbott

Jack Henry Abbott 1944 - 2002, american author

Was born on: 21 jan 1944.
Died on 02 feb 2002, at 58 years old.
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