Consequence Quote by Benjamin Cardozo
“Consequences cannot alter statutes, but may help to fix their meaning.”
About This Quote
Statutes remain unchanged by consequences, yet consequences can guide reinterpretation of their purpose.
In simple terms: Consequences reshape meaning.
Key Takeaway
Use outcomes to reinterpret laws.
Themes
law
interpretation
ethics
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
legal
When to use this quote
- policy making
- judicial review
- academic debate
Key Concepts
legal theory
jurisprudence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can consequences inform legal reform?
- What limits reinterpretation?
A Different Perspective
Law may resist change despite outcomes.
