Quote by John Pierpont Morgan

Well, I don't know as I want a lawyer to tell me what I cannot do. I hire him to tell how to do what I want to do.

Well, I don't know as I want a lawyer to tell me what I cann

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This quote highlights the expectation and purpose of hiring a lawyer. The speaker emphasizes that they do not want a lawyer to restrict their actions but rather guide them on how to achieve their desired goals within the boundaries of the law. It emphasizes the lawyer's role as an advisor who provides legal strategies and solutions rather than simply listing limitations.

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