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    …the analogy between the noises we make when these noises do not symbolize anything which exists, and the worthless checks we write when our bank balance is zero…

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I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment to be called an agnostic. I do not pretend read more

I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment to be called an agnostic. I do not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure -- that is all that agnosticism means.

by Clarence Darrow Found in: Law Quotes,
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It is impossible to tell where the law stops and justice begins.

It is impossible to tell where the law stops and justice begins.

by Arthur Baer Found in: Law Quotes,
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Your pettifoggers damn their souls,
To share with knaves in cheating fools.

Your pettifoggers damn their souls,
To share with knaves in cheating fools.

by Samuel Butler Found in: Law Quotes,
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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.

by Anon. Found in: Law Quotes,
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The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly.

The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly.

by Abraham Lincoln Found in: Law Quotes,
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How noble the law, in its majestic equality, that both the rich and poor are equally prohibited from peeing in read more

How noble the law, in its majestic equality, that both the rich and poor are equally prohibited from peeing in the streets, sleeping under bridges, and stealing bread!

by Anatole France Found in: Law Quotes,
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Wretches hang that jurymen may dine.

Wretches hang that jurymen may dine.

by Alexander Pope Found in: Law Quotes,
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An appeal is when ye ask wan court to show its contempt for another court.

An appeal is when ye ask wan court to show its contempt for another court.

by Finley Peter Dunne Found in: Law Quotes,
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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?

by Edmund Burke Found in: Law Quotes,
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