Quote by Edward Levi
As an instrument for practical action, law is responsive to the wisdom of its time, which may be wrong, but it carries forward, sometimes in opposition to this wisdom or passion, a memory of received values.
Summary
This quote acknowledges that the law serves as a practical tool for guiding actions and decisions. It recognizes that the wisdom and prevailing beliefs of a society at a given time may not always be accurate or just. However, the law still retains a record of established values that were passed down through generations. Even in the face of opposing opinions or strong emotions, the law seeks to uphold these fundamental principles and values, providing a sense of continuity and stability in society.
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Wisdom
By Edward Levi
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