“Nothing shocks me more than ferocity against the vanquished, especially when victors take poses. Between the dogs and the wolf, I shall always side with the wolf, especially when he is wounded.”

— Jacques Verges

Rien ne me choque autant que l'acharnement sur un vaincu, surtout quand les lyncheurs prennent la pose. Entre les chiens et le loup, je serai toujours du côté du loup, surtout quand il est blessé. <br class="br">Beauté du crime (Plon, 1988, ISBN 2-259-01897-1), p. 13 http://www.denistouret.net/textes/Verges.html

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