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In the rough, a symbol is a sign that stands for something… Before a noise, etc., may become a symbol, read more
In the rough, a symbol is a sign that stands for something… Before a noise, etc., may become a symbol, something must exist for the symbol to symbolize.
The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly.
The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly.
When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.
When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.
Law is no explanation of anything; law is simply a generalization, a category of facts. Law is neither a cause, read more
Law is no explanation of anything; law is simply a generalization, a category of facts. Law is neither a cause, nor a reason, nor a power, nor a coercive force. It is nothing but a general formula, a statistical table.
America is a country where, thanks to Congress, there are 40 million laws to enforce 10 commandments.
America is a country where, thanks to Congress, there are 40 million laws to enforce 10 commandments.
A good parson once said that where mystery begins religion ends.
Cannot I say, as truly at least, of read more
A good parson once said that where mystery begins religion ends.
Cannot I say, as truly at least, of human laws, that where
mystery begins, justice ends?
The law must be stable and yet it must not stand still.
The law must be stable and yet it must not stand still.
Litigant: a person about to give up his skin for the hope of retaining his bone.
Litigant: a person about to give up his skin for the hope of retaining his bone.
It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps justice alive.
It is the spirit and not the form of law that keeps justice alive.
