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Clarence Darrow quotes about law

American Lawyer April 18, 1857 – March 13, 1938

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Some false representations contravene the law; some do not. The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business, and, besides, could not be done. The line between honesty and dishonesty is a narrow, shifting one and usually lets those get by that are the most subtle and already have more than they can use. Clarence Darrow
Clarence Darrow quote: "The law does not pretend to punish everything that is..."
The law does not pretend to punish everything that is dishonest. That would seriously interfere with business. Clarence Darrow
Clarence Darrow quote: "Laws should be like clothes. They should be made to fit the..."
Laws should be like clothes. They should be made to fit the people they serve. Clarence Darrow
Some false representations contravene the law; some do not. ... The sensibilities of no two men are the same. Some would refuse to sell property without carefully explaining all about its merits and defects, and putting themselves in the purchasers' place and inquiring if he himself would buy under the circumstances. But such men never would be prosperous merchants. Clarence Darrow
Clarence Darrow quote: "The trouble with law is lawyers."
The trouble with law is lawyers. Clarence Darrow

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