Education Quote by Oscar Wilde
“The study of law is sublime, and its practice vulgar.”
About This Quote
Source Play: "Lady Windermere's Fan", 1892
Law is noble in theory but often practiced crudely.
In simple terms: Law is lofty but its practice can be crude.
Uphold law’s noble ideals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- courtrooms
- legislative debates
- legal education
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can law stay true to its ideals?
- What reforms improve practice?
Legal systems may be corrupted by human flaws.