The King himself should be under no man, but under God and the Law.
Edward CokeRead
No man can be a compleat Lawyer by universalitie of knowledge without experience in particular cases, nor by bare experience without universalitie of knowledge; he must be both speculative & active, for the science of the laws, I assure you, must joyne hands with experience.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A great lawyer needs both theoretical knowledge and practical experience to succeed.
Edward Coke emphasizes that to become a well-rounded lawyer, one must blend both theoretical understanding of the law and practical experience in real-life legal cases. This quote highlights the importance of not only knowing the law in a general sense but also applying that knowledge effectively in specific instances, denoting that legal expertise requires a balance of learning and active engagement in the legal processes.
Themes
LawKnowledgeExperienceLawyerEducation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a legal training seminar to emphasize the importance of combining theory and practice.
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There be three kinds of unhappie men. 1. Qui scit & non docet, Hee that hath knowledge and teacheth not. 2. Qui docet & non vivit, He that teacheth, and liveth not thereafter. 3. Qui nescit, & non interrogat, He that knoweth not, and doth not enquire to understand.
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