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What does it mean?
Laws are often obstructed or twisted by legal professionals.
In plain terms
If laws could talk, they would blame lawyers first.
What can you take from it?
Be wary of legal complexity obstructing justice.

Where it applies

  • legal disputes
  • legislation
  • reform

Putting it to work

  • seek simplicity
  • challenge unnecessary fees

Questions to consider

  • Do legal fees hinder justice?
  • How is law used against people?

Another view

Lawyers often provide necessary expertise to navigate laws.

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