Mark Twain, [Samuel Langhorne Clemens] (1835-1910) American author and humorist Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Mark Twain Quote “We have a criminal jury system which is superior to any in the world; and its efficiency is only marred by the difficulty of finding twelve men every day who don't know anything and can't read.”Mark Twain ~ Mark Twain [Samuel Langhorne Clemens] (1835-1910) American author and humorist Crime , Justice , Jury Ratings and Comments 3 Reply E Archer, NYC 11/11/13 ;-) I know, right?!! Too funny! Think about it -- an acceptable juror is someone who doesn't watch TV, read the newspaper, follow blogs -- basically ignorant of the world. I understand the need for an impartial jury, but we end up with really uninformed people as the final check against government abuse. Reply Mary - MI 11/15/13 2 Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 11/15/13 E Archer is correct. 1 Reply jim k, Austin, Tx 11/15/13 E Archer, view Burke's quote from yesterdays Liberty Quotes and see my reply to your comment. Reply Mike, Norwalk 11/15/13 3 Reply Mike Y, TX 11/17/13 Seems about right. But Judges seem to be even worse. . . . Enforce their own notions. Twist meanings of intents. 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 5/14/18 The criminal jury system so noblized in mysticism and ignorance imposed by the occupying statist theocracy infesting this land does not exist in reality, fact or law. The current criminal system is nothing more than a stage with a cabal of criminal despots acting under color of franchise, office and law. I think it is impossible to find twelve jurors (men and/or women) that know the de jure "laws of nature and of nature's God (constitutional natural law / common law / etc.) sufficiently (inclusive of jury nullification) versed to off set the criminal high priests that lord over their ecclesiastical benches, draped in the black robes of their priesthood. 2 Reply Ronw13, OR 5/14/18 " Promote Then, as an object of primary importance, institution for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened." President George Washington. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Mark Twain quote is found in these categories: Crime quotes Justice quotes Jury quotes About Mark Twain Bio of Mark Twain Quotations by Mark Twain Books by/about Mark Twain Mark Twain videos Mark Twain on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Mark Twain