Case Quote by Floyd Abrams
“I think that it is important for people to understand that whether a good-guy or a bad-guy wins a case is less important than what the law is that the case results in.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Legal Ethics Panel, 2005
The outcome of a case matters less than the legal principle it upholds; law should prioritize justice over winning.
In simple terms: Law should serve justice, not just victory.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize principle over victory.
Themes
law
justice
ethics
principles
outcome
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- courtroom decisions
- policy making
- legal education
- public advocacy
- law reform
Key Concepts
rule of law
legal philosophy
moral duty
Questions to Reflect On
- What principle should guide your decisions?
- How do you balance success with ethical standards?
A Different Perspective
Winning can reinforce unjust precedents; focus on fairness.
![“All these problems [deciding cases] are easier for people who believe in God. Those of us who don't or can't have to do the best we can. That's what the law is, the best we can do. Human justice is imperfect, but it's the only justice we have.” quote by P. D. James](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3e8/p-d-james-2-8190_believe_all-these-problems-deciding-cases-are-ea_1473257.jpg)
