Altruism Quote by 1st Baron Greene Wilfred Greene
“A learned County Court judge in a book of memoirs recently said that the overwhelming amount of his time on the bench was taken up with people who are persuaded by persons whom they do not know to enter into contracts that they do not understand to purchase goods that they do not want with money that they have not got.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Memoirs of a County Court Judge, 1930s
Judges waste time on contracts people enter without understanding, revealing a systemic lack of informed consent.
In simple terms: Legal work often involves uninformed agreements.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for clearer contract terms.
Themes
law
justice
informed consent
contracts
bureaucracy
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When to use this quote
- courtrooms
- consumer protection
- contract negotiations
- legal education
Key Concepts
cynicism
complexity
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure people understand contracts?
- What responsibilities do judges have?
A Different Perspective
Complex legal reforms are hard to implement.
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