Accounts Quote by Clarence Darrow
“Justice must take account of infinite circumstances which a human being cannot understand.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Defense Argument, 1915
Justice must consider the endless variables beyond human comprehension, acknowledging its limits.
In simple terms: Justice can’t grasp every detail.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty in legal judgments.
Themes
law
ethics
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
legal
When to use this quote
- courtrooms
- policy making
- ethical debates
- public discourse
Key Concepts
complexity
human limitation
fairness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can courts balance thoroughness with practicality?
- When should precedent outweigh unknown factors?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on uncertainty may hinder decisive action.
