Century Quote by S. I. Hayakawa
“Those terrifying verbal jungles called laws are simply such directives, accumulated, codified, and systematized through the centuries.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Language in Thought and Action, 1949
Laws are complex, accumulated directives that shape society over centuries.
In simple terms: Laws are layered, historic rules.
Understand law’s depth before judging.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- legal education
- civic engagement
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do laws reflect cultural change?
- What role does language play in law?
Complexity can obscure justice.