When I hired him I told him two things: no man has any…
““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.””
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.
Act only when legally certain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- personal disputes
- civil rights activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “certain” in legal contexts?
- How do personal biases affect judgments of legality?
Legal certainty can be hard to achieve.