it's better to be judged by twelve than to be carried by six

谚语

英文释义

谚语
  1. In a precarious situation, it is wiser to act decisively and be judged by a jury than to be killed through inaction.

词源

A jury usually consists of twelve people; a coffin may be carried by six.
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