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And the law, that is the perfection of reason, cannot…

“And the law, that is the perfection of reason, cannot suffer anything that is inconvenient.” quote by Edward Coke
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“And the law, that is the perfection of reason, cannot suffer anything that is inconvenient.”

Edward Coke

About This Quote

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

Reasoned law must be practical; inflexible rules hinder justice.

In simple terms: Law should serve practicality, not just logic.

Key Takeaway

Balance reason with flexibility.

Themes

law reason practicality

Mood

serious thoughtful

Type

philosophical legal

When to use this quote

  • court decisions
  • policy drafting
  • legislative debates

Key Concepts

jurisprudence legal philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should law bend for compassion?
  • How to reconcile reason with inconvenient truths?
A Different Perspective

Rigid application can ignore human nuance.

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