Lawyers are like priests; people come to them and…
“Lawyers are like priests; people come to them and disburden themselves of their troubles, and get consolation, if they pay well for it; but there is one point in which they don't treat them like priests; they don't confess all their sins; they suppress them, and often get themselves and their counsel into a scrape by it, that's a fact.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Lawyers provide counsel like priests but lack full confession, leading to hidden issues and potential trouble.
In simple terms: Lawyers help but hide problems.
Key Takeaway
Choose transparency with counsel.
Themes
law
ethics
conflict
trust
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
ethical
analytical
When to use this quote
- client meetings
- court cases
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
legal practice
confidentiality
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks arise from hidden sins?
- How can lawyers improve trust?
A Different Perspective
Clients may withfully disclose.