The first lesson in civics is that efficient government begins at home.
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Dissents are appeals to the brooding spirit of the law, to the intelligence of another day.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dissent encourages reflection and reconsideration of legal matters for future generations.
In this quote, Charles Evans Hughes suggests that dissenting opinions in legal contexts serve as a call to deeper contemplation and understanding of the law. By appealing to a 'brooding spirit,' dissent acknowledges that laws are not static and invite future interpretation and improvement, urging society to engage with the complexities of justice and legality.
Themes
DissentLawJusticeReflectionIntelligence
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a legal seminar discussing the importance of dissenting opinions.
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