Quote by H. L. Mencken

JUDGE, n: A law student who marks his own papers.


JUDGE, n: A law student who marks his own papers.

Summary

This quote humorously defines a judge as someone who grades his or her own work. It sarcastically implies that judges, while responsible for interpreting and making decisions based on the law, may have a biased perspective in their judgments. The quote highlights the irony of a law student becoming the ultimate authority in evaluating their own actions and decisions, suggesting that the role of a judge may be subjective or flawed.

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Justice
By H. L. Mencken
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