Quote by Jean Giraudoux

We all know here that the law is the most powerful of schools for the imagination. No poet ever interpreted nature as freely as a lawyer interprets the truth.

We all know here that the law is the most powerful of school

Summary

This quote highlights the immense power and flexibility of the law when it comes to shaping and interpreting the truth. It suggests that while poets may have the ability to interpret and represent nature creatively, lawyers have an unparalleled knack for interpreting the truth and molding it to serve their purpose. It implies that the law, with its ability to provoke imagination and construct persuasive arguments, holds immense influence in the realm of justice and societal understanding.

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