The facts were strongly behind his client. But the legal…
““The facts were strongly behind his client. But the legal battle could be drawn out for months; no one stood to gain except the lawyers. Ghandi was not interested in making a profit out of legal briefs and empty arguments. He was determined to serve the best interests of both sides. Dada Abdulla and his opponent were blood relations, and every day the case dragged on only drove in deeper the wedge that was splitting their family in two. With much talking Ghandi persuaded both sides to submit to arbitration and settle out of court. Even more talking was necessary to get Dada Abdulla to agree on terms which would not bankrupt the loser, but in the end both sides were satisfied. Ghandi was ecstatic. "I had learnt," he exclaimed, "the true practice of law. I had learnt to find out the better side of human nature and to enter men's hearts. I realized that the true function of a lawyer was to unite parties riven asunder.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lawyer seeks to reconcile opposing parties, emphasizing empathy and arbitration over profit.
In simple terms: Lawyer aims to unite opposing sides.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize empathy and fair settlement.
Themes
law
mediation
empathy
Mood
empathetic
optimistic
Type
legal
ethical
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- family disputes
- negotiation
Key Concepts
legal ethics
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can empathy change legal outcomes?
- What are limits of arbitration?
A Different Perspective
Arbitration may not satisfy all parties fully.