Parliaments Quote by John M. Marincola
““To think nothing of symmetry and much of convenience; never to remove an anomaly merely because it is an anomaly; never to innovate except when some grievance is felt; never to innovate except so far as to get rid of the grievance; never to lay down any proposition of wider extent than the particular case for which it is necessary to provide; these are the rules which have, from the age of John to the age of Victoria, generally guided the deliberations of our two hundred and fifty Parliaments””
About This Quote
Parliamentary rules favor convenience over symmetry, ignoring anomalies unless grievances arise.
In simple terms: Rules prioritize practicality, not perfect symmetry.
Key Takeaway
Question rule origins.
Themes
governance
law
principles
symmetry
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
Parliaments:1
Think Symmetry:0
Rules Age:0
Deliberations Parliaments:0
Provide Rules:0
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- judicial review
- public policy formation
Key Concepts
constitutional theory
policy analysis
historical jurisprudence
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do rules persist despite flaws?
- How can anomalies be addressed?
A Different Perspective
Rigid rules may stifle innovation.
