Administrators Quote by Learned Hand
“The lawyer must either learn to live more capaciously or be content to find himself continuously less trusted, more circumscribed, till he becomes hardly more important than a minor administrator, confined to a monotonous round of record and routine, without dignity, inspiration, or respect.”
About This Quote
Source Legal essay, “The Lawyer’s Dilemma”, 1935
Lawyers must broaden their practice or risk becoming bureaucratic and unremarkable.
In simple terms: Lawyers need breadth or risk stagnation.
Key Takeaway
Seek diverse challenges to stay vital.
Themes
law
career
growth
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- law firm work
- public service
- academic research
Key Concepts
specialization
bureaucracy
professional dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- Is narrow focus always detrimental?
- How can lawyers balance depth and breadth?
A Different Perspective
Specialization can also bring deep expertise and respect.
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