Doe Quote by William Jennings Bryan
“Next to the ministry I know of no more noble profession than the law. The object aimed at is justice, equal and exact, and if it does not reach that end at once it is because the stream is diverted by selfishness or checked by ignorance. Its principles ennoble and its practice elevates.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign Address, William Jennings Bryan, 1900
The law aims for justice, but selfishness and ignorance can divert its course; its principles uplift society when truly applied.
In simple terms: Law seeks justice but can be blocked by selfishness and ignorance.
Key Takeaway
Uphold justice despite obstacles.
Themes
justice
law
ethics
society
integrity
Mood
serious
reflective
inspirational
Type
aphilosophical
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- courtroom
- legislation
- public policy
- civil rights
- education
Key Concepts
rule of law
fairness
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reduce selfish influence in legal systems?
- What education improves legal fairness?
A Different Perspective
Human bias and lack of knowledge often hinder legal outcomes.
![“The profession of the law of which he [a judge] is a part is charged with the articulation and final incidence of the successive efforts towards justice; it must feel the circulation of the communal blood or it will wither and drop off, a useless member.” quote by Learned Hand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/480/learned-hand-5343_articulation_the-profession-of-the-law-of-which-he-a_2204759.jpg)
