Skip to content

Grey Quote by Tom Holt

“Lawyers are predators in grey worsted” quote by Tom Holt — Download Open image

“Lawyers are predators in grey worsted”

About This Quote

Lawyers are portrayed as predatory, suggesting a view of the legal profession as exploitative.

In simple terms: Lawyers seen as predators.

Key Takeaway

Legal practice can appear exploitative.

Themes

law ethics perception

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

social commentary

When to use this quote

courtroom negotiations
legal advertising
client consultations

Key Concepts

professional critique power dynamics

Practical Applications

increase transparency and client education

Questions to Reflect On

What fuels negative stereotypes of lawyers?
How can the profession rebuild trust?

A Different Perspective

Many lawyers uphold justice and public interest.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.3 out of 5 (7 ratings)

Grey Grey Worsted Lawyer Lawyers Predators Predators Predators Grey Worsted

More by Tom Holt

Telling lies is a bit like tiling bathrooms - if you don't know how to do it properly, it's best not to try.

Image

I don't read the Sunday papers; or the dailies, either

Image

“A lifetime in the business had taught her that, apart from the few good people that work along-side you,nobody is to be trusted,ever,because sooner…

Image

“The conscientious arsonist doesn't just set the building on fire; first he fills the fire extinguishers with petrol.”

Image

“Just when you’ve squared up to the solemn realisation that life is a bitch, it turns round and does something nice, just to confuse…

Image

Among the gods, there is a dispute as to which one of them originally thought of Christianity; or, as they call it, the Great…

Image

There’s nothing bad about reincarnation per se, it’s basically a very good system, cost-effective and ecologically friendly.

Image

After all, what else is scientific enquiry of any sort other than a controlled version of banging one's head against the universe until something…

Image

Genies rarely have nightmares, for the same reason that elephants don't usually worry about being trampled underfoot. With the possible exception of bottles, there's…

Image

American-style iced tea is the perfect drink for a hot

Image

“Georgie paused on the threshold for a moment as if hesitant to enter the habitation of such a perjurer lest it should be struck…

Image

“{She] laughed so that the street seemed full of little silver bells,”

Image

Explore all 48 Tom Holt quotes

More Grey quotes

People project a grey energy that is very destructive to weaken you, to drain you - just as the snake uses position to capture…

Image

Common sense is the guy who tells you that you ought to have had your brakes relined last week before you smashed a front…

Raymond Chandler

Image

She feels like kicking out all the windows And setting fire to this life She could change everything about her using colors bold and…

Image

I don't exactly relate to grey characters.

Image

In 'Karol Bagh,' I was playing a supporting role, the character had grey shades.

Image

Iron and coal dominated everywhere, from grey to black: the black boots, the black stove-pipe hat, the black coach or carriage, the black iron…

Image

“We're going to die. We're going to die..." "We're not going to die," he barks. "Do YOU want to drive?" My head shakes violently.…

Image

There is nothing gray about whether a follower of Christ should see 50 Shades of Grey. This is a black and white issue. Don’t…

Image

So many assume the truth is either black or white... It's all evolution or it's totally creation, for example. Reality creates consciousness; consciousness creates…

Image

“Beside her I felt grey, like she had all the colours I'd ever need.”

Daniela Sacerdoti

Image

Yes, Garnett Grey was an Architect. Were a psychoanalyst to approach him from behind, tap his shoulder, and say 'Humanity,' Garrett'd spin and respond,…

Image

The oldest man he seemed that ever wore grey hairs.

William Wordsworth

Image

Browse all 714 Grey quotes