Ali svi se slažu u tome da se ne podižu lakomislene…
““Ali svi se slažu u tome da se ne podižu lakomislene optužbe i da se sud, kad jedanput nekog optuži i kad je uvjeren u krivicu optuženog, vrlo teško može razuvjeriti. »Teško?« upita slikar i diže ruku uvis. »Sud se nikada ne moźe razuvjeriti. Kad bih ovdje na platnu naslikao sve sudije redom i kad biste se Vi pred tim platnom branili imali biste više uspjeha nego pred pravim sudom« »””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote critiques the inflexibility of legal judgments and the difficulty of overturning convictions once a judge is convinced of guilt, suggesting that artistic representation can expose judicial absurdities more effectively than formal courts.
In simple terms: Judicial rigidity and artistic critique
Key Takeaway
Authority resists change; art can reveal truth
Themes
Justice
Authority
Art
Perception
Truth
Power
Mood
ironic
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
aphorism
satire
political commentary
When to use this quote
- courtroom defense
- gallery exhibition
- public debate
- media analysis
- political satire
Key Concepts
Legal system
Judicial bias
Artistic expression
Social commentary
Practical Applications
- Legal reform advocacy
- Art installations highlighting injustice
Questions to Reflect On
- How does art influence public perception of justice?
- Can legal systems become more self‑critical?