Quote by John Arbuthnot

Law is a Bottomless-Pit, it is a Cormorant, a Harpy, that devours every thing.

Law is a Bottomless-Pit, it is a Cormorant, a Harpy, that de

Summary

This quote suggests that the law can be seen as an insatiable entity that consumes everything it encounters. Just like a bottomless pit or a gluttonous bird, the law is depicted as consuming all aspects of society. It implies that the legal system has the power to take over and regulate various aspects of life, sometimes without boundaries or control. This quote reflects a view of the law as a potentially oppressive force that can overshadow other aspects of human existence.

By John Arbuthnot

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