You can’t tolerate a decent and swift conclusion to a…
““You can’t tolerate a decent and swift conclusion to a skirmish between an individual and what you call society, as long as you have it in your power to turn it into a ghastly and prolonged struggle; the victim must squirm like a worm in your fingers, not for ten minutes, but for ten months. Pfui! I don’t like the law. It was not I, but a great philosopher, who said that the law is an ass.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The law can be twisted into a prolonged, painful ordeal, turning swift justice into a lingering torment for the victim.
In simple terms: Law may become a cruel, extended punishment.
Key Takeaway
Avoid prolonging conflicts through legal means.
Themes
justice
law
power
victim
conflict
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- court cases
- civil disputes
- personal grievances
- authoritarian regimes
Key Concepts
legal manipulation
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you see law as a tool or a weapon?
- How can swift justice be ensured?
A Different Perspective
Legal systems can protect rights; not always oppressive.