The Exception That Proves the RuleUncovering the logic behind a misunderstood idiom
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Famous QuotesUnderstanding the origin of this saying clarifies a common logical error. The phrase originates from Cicero’s defense and acts as a legal tool rather than a way to dismiss counter-evidence. It establishes that stating a specific restriction confirms permissions for everything else, changing how we interpret regulations and everyday language.
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