Causes Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“A Court has no right to strain the law because it causes hardship.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”, 1798
Courts should not distort law to cause suffering; justice must be humane.
In simple terms: Courts must apply law without causing hardship.
Advocate for compassionate legal practice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- legislation
- policy making
- advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can courts balance law and compassion?
- What safeguards prevent legal hardship?
Rigid legalism can ignore individual suffering.