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“When I hired him I told him two things: no man has any sense till age thirty-five and damn few afterwards . . .” “Amen to that, and the other?” “Never go after a man to arrest him unless you are certain you are legally right, but then arrest him or die.” quote by Craig Johnson
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““When I hired him I told him two things: no man has any sense till age thirty-five and damn few afterwards . . .” “Amen to that, and the other?” “Never go after a man to arrest him unless you are certain you are legally right, but then arrest him or die.””

Craig Johnson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker advises caution in legal actions, suggesting that only when absolutely certain should one pursue arrest, otherwise avoid it.

In simple terms: Only act on arrests when sure of legal right.

Key Takeaway

Act only when legally certain.

Themes

law justice personal ethics decision making

Mood

cautious serious

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • law enforcement
  • personal disputes
  • civil rights activism

Key Concepts

Legal certainty moral restraint risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines “certain” in legal contexts?
  • How do personal biases affect judgments of legality?
A Different Perspective

Legal certainty can be hard to achieve.

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