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

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Etymology

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

Proverb

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

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