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“A judge of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court found the long-winded speeches of lawyers especially trying and advised them to take a course of reading risqué books that they might learn to say things by innuendo.” quote by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
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“A judge of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court found the long-winded speeches of lawyers especially trying and advised them to take a course of reading risqué books that they might learn to say things by innuendo.”

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

About This Quote

Source Anecdote: Legal humor, 19th century

A judge suggested lawyers read risqué books to learn indirect expression.

In simple terms: Judge advised risqué reading for lawyers.

Key Takeaway

Use humor to improve communication.

Themes

law humor communication

Mood

playful critical

Type

satirical educational

When to use this quote

  • courtroom
  • legal education
  • writing workshops

Key Concepts

Legal ethics literary satire

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can humor improve legal discourse?
  • What are risks of indirect speech?
A Different Perspective

Advice may be seen as inappropriate.

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