Clerks Quote by Miguel de Cervantes
“But do not give it to a lawyer's clerk to write, for they use a legal hand that Satan himself will not understand.”
About This Quote
Legal writing can be obscure and convoluted, making it incomprehensible even to evil.
In simple terms: Legal language can be needlessly complex.
Strive for clarity in legal documents.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- contract writing
- court filings
- policy drafting
- public legal information
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can legal writing be made clearer?
- What are the consequences of opaque legal language?
Complex language can obscure justice and hinder understanding.