Quote by Michel de Montaigne

Laws are often made by fools, and even more often by men who fail in equity because they hate equality: but always by men, vain authorities who can resolve nothing.

Laws are often made by fools, and even more often by men who

Summary

This quote suggests that laws are often created by foolish individuals, or by those who are biased and lack fairness due to their aversion to equality. It further argues that laws are formulated by self-important figures who are incapable of finding solutions and instead exert their authority in vain. The quote highlights a cynical view of the legislative process, implying that laws are often flawed, unfair, and lacking in efficacy due to the shortcomings of those who create them.

By Michel de Montaigne

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