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“Come, agree, the law's costly.” quote by Jonathan Swift
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“Come, agree, the law's costly.”

Jonathan Swift

About This Quote

Source Play: Gulliver's Travels, 1726

The law imposes high costs, making compliance burdensome and discouraging fairness.

In simple terms: Law is expensive and unfair.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for simpler, fairer legal systems.

Themes

justice cost fairness

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political satirical

When to use this quote

  • business contracts
  • civil rights
  • taxation
  • regulatory compliance

Key Concepts

legal economics policy critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does cost affect access to justice?
  • What reforms could reduce legal expenses?
A Different Perspective

Complex laws can still protect vulnerable groups.

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