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“Laws, like houses, lean on one another.” quote by Edmund Burke
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“Laws, like houses, lean on one another.”

Edmund Burke

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Source Essay: Thoughts on the French Revolution, 1790

Laws are interdependent, supporting each other like neighboring houses, so changing one affects the whole system.

In simple terms: Laws rely on each other.

Key Takeaway

Consider systemic impact before altering laws.

Themes

law interdependence society

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

philosophical political essay

When to use this quote

  • legislation
  • policy reform
  • urban planning
  • environmental regulation

Key Concepts

political theory systems thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you evaluate ripple effects of legal changes?
  • What safeguards ensure systemic stability?
A Different Perspective

Changing a single law can unintentionally destabilize related statutes.

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