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A law is valuable not because it is law, but because there is right in it.
A law is valuable not because it is law, but because there is right in it.
Because just as good morals, if they are to be maintained, have need of the laws, so the laws, if read more
Because just as good morals, if they are to be maintained, have need of the laws, so the laws, if they are to be observed, have need of good morals.
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.
Our system is not one of justice, but of law.
Our system is not one of justice, but of law.
No law can be sacred to me but that of my nature.
No law can be sacred to me but that of my nature.
I was never ruined but twice: once when I lost a lawsuit and once when I won one.
I was never ruined but twice: once when I lost a lawsuit and once when I won one.
Laws that do not embody public opinion can never be enforced.
Laws that do not embody public opinion can never be enforced.
A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.
A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.
I have forgotten more law than you ever knew, but allow me to say, I have not forgotten much.
I have forgotten more law than you ever knew, but allow me to say, I have not forgotten much.
