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Ambiguity Quote by Antonin Scalia

“The main business of a lawyer is to take the romance, the mystery, the irony, the ambiguity out of everything he touches.” quote by Antonin Scalia
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“The main business of a lawyer is to take the romance, the mystery, the irony, the ambiguity out of everything he touches.”

Antonin Scalia

About This Quote

Source Speech: Legal symposium, 2005

Lawyers strip away ambiguity, romance, and irony to provide clear, concrete answers.

In simple terms: Lawyers simplify complex, emotional issues into clear facts.

Key Takeaway

Value clarity over drama in legal analysis.

Themes

law clarity precision

Mood

analytical critical

Type

professional philosophical

When to use this quote

  • courtrooms
  • contract drafting
  • legal counseling

Key Concepts

legal theory interpretation objectivity

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is ambiguity beneficial in law?
  • How to balance clarity with human elements?
A Different Perspective

Complexity can be lost, oversimplifying nuance.

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