Anarchy Quote by Herman Melville
““They have provided a system which for terse comprehensiveness surpasses Justinian's Pandects and the By-laws of the Chinese Society for the Suppression of Meddling with other People's Business.””
About This Quote
The described legal system is praised for its concise yet comprehensive nature, surpassing historic codes.
In simple terms: A concise, comprehensive legal system is praised.
Value clarity in law.
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Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- academic research
- legal education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a legal code effective?
- How can modern systems learn from historic examples?
Implementation may face political resistance.