Quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin

Don't forget that we lawyers, we're a higher breed of intellect, and so it's our privilege to lie. It's as clear as day. Animals can't even imagine lying: if you were to find yourself among some wild islanders, they too would only speak the truth until they learned about European culture.

Don't forget that we lawyers, we're a higher breed of intell

Summary

This quote portrays an elitist perspective of lawyers as intellectuals who possess the privilege to lie. The speaker suggests that the ability to deceive is inherent to their profession and sets them apart from other beings, including wild islanders who allegedly only speak the truth. The quote reveals a cynical view on the ethics of legal practice, implying that deception is not only permissible but also expected within the legal world due to the perceived superiority of lawyers' intellect.

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Truth Lawyers Culture Lying Lies

By Yevgeny Zamyatin

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