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“One of the Seven [wise men of Greece] was wont to say: That laws were like cobwebs, where the small flies are caught and the great break through.” quote by Francis Bacon
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“One of the Seven [wise men of Greece] was wont to say: That laws were like cobwebs, where the small flies are caught and the great break through.”

Francis Bacon

About This Quote

Source Essay: Essays, Francis Bacon, 1625

Laws trap small offenders like cobwebs, but the powerful evade them.

In simple terms: Laws catch the weak, not the strong.

Key Takeaway

Address inequality in law enforcement.

Themes

law justice power dynamics

Mood

thoughtful concerned

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • activism
  • education
  • advocacy

Key Concepts

legal inequality social hierarchy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we protect the vulnerable?
  • What reforms can limit power abuse?
A Different Perspective

Changing laws alone may not curb powerful abuse.

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