Capacity Quote by Clarence Darrow
“Laws have come down to us from old customs and folk-ways based on primitive ideas of man's origin, capacity and responsibility.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Courtroom, 1915
Laws stem from primitive customs about human nature, capacity, and responsibility.
In simple terms: Laws originate from old customs about humanity.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate outdated legal assumptions.
Themes
law
history
human nature
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- education
- civil rights
Key Concepts
social contract
legal theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What customs still shape our laws?
- How can law evolve with society?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted customs is hard.
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