The sharp employ the sharp; verily, a man may be known by his attorney.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jerrold uses irony to suggest that legal disputes reveal character.
- In plain terms
- You can tell what a man is like by the lawyer he hires.
- What can you take from it?
- Legal choices reflect personal character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your choice of lawyer say about you?
Another view
It assumes legal representation is always a free choice.
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