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“Judges ought to be more learned, than witty, more reverend, than plausible, and more advised, than confident. Above all things, integrity is their portion and proper virtue.” quote by Francis Bacon
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“Judges ought to be more learned, than witty, more reverend, than plausible, and more advised, than confident. Above all things, integrity is their portion and proper virtue.”

Francis Bacon

About This Quote

Source Essay: Essays, Moral and Political, 1625

Judges should prioritize knowledge, reverence, and counsel over wit, plausibility, and confidence; integrity is essential.

In simple terms: Judges need learning and integrity more than cleverness.

Key Takeaway

Value integrity and wisdom in judgment.

Themes

justice integrity wisdom leadership

Mood

serious reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • courtroom decisions
  • policy making
  • public speaking
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

ethical philosophy legal theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does integrity shape fair decisions?
  • What balance between knowledge and confidence is ideal?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on integrity may ignore practical realities.

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