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Guilt Innocence Quote by Scott Turow

“Muriel never had had much concern about the arcane reasoning that emanated from appellate courts. The conflicts in the law that interested her were writ large—guilt or innocence, the rights of individuals against the rights of the community, the proper uses of power. The scrimshaw involved in…” quote by Scott Turow
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““Muriel never had had much concern about the arcane reasoning that emanated from appellate courts. The conflicts in the law that interested her were writ large—guilt or innocence, the rights of individuals against the rights of the community, the proper uses of power. The scrimshaw involved in etching decisions into words was largely decorative in her mind.””

Scott Turow

About This Quote

Source Novel: “Presumed Innocent” (1990)

Muriel cares more about fundamental justice than legal technicalities, seeing law as a tool, not art.

In simple terms: Muriel values justice over legal nuance.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize core values over procedural detail.

Themes

justice law ethics

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • courtroom decisions
  • policy making

Key Concepts

legal philosophy human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance principle with procedure?
  • When is technical detail crucial?
A Different Perspective

Legal nuance can be essential for fairness.

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