Accounts Quote by Charles Dickens
“Lawyers are shy of meddling with the Law on their own account: knowing it to be an edged tool of uncertain application, very expensive in the working, and rather remarkable for its properties of close shaving than for its always shaving the right person.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Pickwick Papers", 1837
Describes lawyers as cautious, expensive, and more suited to precise shaving than broad justice.
In simple terms: Lawyers are careful, costly, and precise.
Key Takeaway
Use legal expertise wisely, aware of limits.
Themes
law
ethics
precision
justice
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- court cases
- contract negotiations
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
legal caution
cost of litigation
interpretation limits
Questions to Reflect On
- When should lawyers be more assertive?
- How do costs affect access to justice?
A Different Perspective
Legal caution can hinder necessary bold action.
