Grind Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
“Laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Wealth of Nations, 1770
Legal systems oppress the poor while the rich manipulate the law to their advantage.
In simple terms: Law favors rich, burdens poor.
Advocate for equitable legal reforms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- human aid
- civil rights work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can law be made fairer?
- What role does activism play?
Change is slow and contested.