Single Idea 14847

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 2. The Law / a. Legal system]

Full Idea

Lawyers argue whether that law which is most thoroughly thought out, or that which is easiest to understand, should prevail in a people.

Gist of Idea

Laws that are well thought out, or laws that are easy to understand?

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Human, All Too Human [1878], 459)

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Human, All Too Human', ed/tr. Faber,Marion [Penguin 1994], p.219


A Reaction

Our system of speed limits is radically simplified, to save money on road signs, and facilitate enforcement. But then its inflexibility brings it into disrepute.