The judge is not the knight-errant, roaming at will in pursuit of his own ideal of beauty or of goodness.
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The law must be stable, but it must not stand still.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Laws should be consistent yet adaptable to change.
This quote by Roscoe Pound emphasizes the importance of a legal system that maintains stability while being flexible enough to evolve with societal changes. It suggests that laws should not become outdated or immobile, but rather must continuously adapt to serve justice and the needs of a dynamic society.
Themes
LawStabilityChangeJusticeSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a law seminar discussing the evolution of legal frameworks.
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