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We have to administer the law whether we like it or no.

“We have to administer the law whether we like it or no.” quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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“We have to administer the law whether we like it or no.”

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

About This Quote

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

Law must be applied impartially, regardless of personal feelings.

In simple terms: Law is enforced whether liked or not.

Key Takeaway

Uphold law without bias.

Themes

justice authority objectivity

Mood

serious reflective

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • Judicial decision making
  • policy enforcement
  • civil obedience
  • public service
  • legal education

Key Concepts

Legal theory ethical duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should discretion be applied to law?
  • How do personal morals affect legal duty?
A Different Perspective

Rigid enforcement may ignore context.

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