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“Even a competent lawyer may not be able to mount an adequate defense against the state, with all its resources, if he has next to nothing for investigation and effectively works for starvation wages.” quote by Anthony Lewis
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“Even a competent lawyer may not be able to mount an adequate defense against the state, with all its resources, if he has next to nothing for investigation and effectively works for starvation wages.”

Anthony Lewis

About This Quote

A lawyer lacking resources cannot effectively defend against a powerful state.

In simple terms: Insufficient resources cripple legal defense.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for fair legal funding.

Themes

justice resource inequality law

Mood

critical concerned

Type

analytical political

When to use this quote

  • court cases
  • policy reform
  • pro bono work

Key Concepts

public defense legal ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure equitable defense?
  • What reforms improve legal aid?
A Different Perspective

It assumes resources alone solve systemic bias.

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