In the eye of the law no doubt, man and wife are for many…
“In the eye of the law no doubt, man and wife are for many purposes one: but that is a strong figurative expression, and cannot be so dealt with as that all the consequences must follow which would result from its being literally true.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Legal metaphors about marriage are figurative, not literal; they shouldn’t dictate all consequences.
In simple terms: Marriage analogies are symbolic, not literal law.
Interpret legal language figuratively.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- family law
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When might a figurative legal term cause confusion?
- How to balance metaphor with legal clarity?
Literal readings can mislead.