Administer Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“We have to administer the law whether we like it or no.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", 1798
Law must be applied impartially, regardless of personal feelings.
In simple terms: Law is enforced whether liked or not.
Key Takeaway
Uphold law without bias.
Themes
justice
authority
objectivity
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- Judicial decision making
- policy enforcement
- civil obedience
- public service
- legal education
Key Concepts
Legal theory
ethical duty
Questions to Reflect On
- When should discretion be applied to law?
- How do personal morals affect legal duty?
A Different Perspective
Rigid enforcement may ignore context.
