Book Quote by Anonymous
“But one type of book that practically no one likes to read is a book about the law. Books about the law are notorious for being very long, very dull, and very difficult to read. This is one reason many lawyers make heaps of money. The money is an incentive - the word "incentive" here means "an offered reward to persuade you to do something you don't want to do - to read long, dull, and difficult books.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Law and Literature, 2010
Legal texts are dense and unappealing, making them a barrier that many avoid, which fuels high legal fees.
In simple terms: Law books are tough and boring.
Simplify legal writing to broaden access.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- law school
- public policy
- consumer rights
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives could make legal reading engaging?
- Can brevity replace thoroughness?
Complex legal concepts may still require depth despite simplification.