Experience Quote by Roscoe Pound
“Law is experience developed by reason and applied continually to further experience.”
About This Quote
Source Book: *The Spirit of the Common Law* (1922)
Law evolves from reasoned experience, continuously applied to generate further knowledge.
In simple terms: Law is reasoned experience applied repeatedly.
Use law as a tool for learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- legal education
- judicial reasoning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can law balance tradition and progress?
- What role does experience play in lawmaking?
Rigid application can stifle innovation.