Built Quote by Jean de la Bruyere
![“The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr., La cour est comme un edifice bati de marbre; je veux dire qu'elle est composee d'hommes fort durs mais fort polis.]” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcf/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_built_the-court-is-like-a-palace-built-of-marb_77288.jpg)
“The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr., La cour est comme un edifice bati de marbre; je veux dire qu'elle est composee d'hommes fort durs mais fort polis.]”
About This Quote
Justice is portrayed as a rigid, refined institution shaped by individuals who are both harsh in resolve and smooth in manners.
In simple terms: Hard yet polished justice system
Key Takeaway
Institutions reflect the duality of strength and civility
Themes
justice
institutional culture
human nature
social hierarchy
power dynamics
Mood
reflective
critical
analytical
Type
aphorism
observation
social commentary
When to use this quote
- legal proceedings
- courtroom etiquette
- political negotiations
- bureaucratic decision‑making
Key Concepts
marble metaphor
polished behavior
hardness vs. softness
Practical Applications
- legal reform analysis
- character assessment of officials
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the metaphor influence our view of legal authority?
- Can a system be both strict and courteous?
