Quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs, A Princess

In one respect at least the Martians are a happy people; they have no lawyers.

In one respect at least the Martians are a happy people; the

Summary

This quote suggests that the absence of lawyers makes the Martians a happy society. It implies that lawyers, often associated with disputes and legal battles, are a source of unhappiness in human civilizations. By contrasting the Martians' blissful state without lawyers to the presence of lawyers in society, the quote implies that legal systems can cause grievances and create unhappiness. It hints at the idea that a society free from complicated legal issues and conflicts may lead to a simpler and more harmonious existence.

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By Edgar Rice Burroughs, A Princess

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