"There are two things wrong with almost all legal writing. One is its style. The other is its content."

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Source : "Goodbye to Law Reviews," Virginia Law Review, Nov. 1936

Fred Rodell

#Writing Quotes #Editing Quotes #Two Quotes

“Perfectionism is a perpetual flight into an illusory future that cannot be attained.”
“I was a complete tomboy. I loved wandering out in storms or walking on the beaches in the dark. It was a very free upbringing, and I'm grateful to my parents for that.”
“Time spent arguing with the faithful is, oddly enough, almost never wasted.”
“To give an answer in advance of a question was futile, and to propound a question in order to supply the answer was also futile. There were difficulties that could best be met by unawareness of their existence.”
“You have got to own your days and live them, each one of them, every one of them, or else the years go by and none of them belong to you.”
“The great victory of April 30 represents the triumph of the entire nation, of justice over brutality and of humanity over tyranny.”
“The programs supported by the International Affairs Budget are as essential to our national security as defense programs. Development and diplomacy protect our nation by addressing the root causes of terrorism and conflict. But it's not just about security. By building new markets overseas for American products, the International Affairs Budget creates jobs and boosts the economy here at home.”
“Iblis (satan) himself recognizes the Lordship of Allah, but wants the human being to forget it”

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