Salomon saith, There is no new thing upon the earth. So that as Plato had an imagination, that all knowledge was but remembrance; so Salomon giveth his sentence, that all novelty is but oblivion.
Francis BaconRead
Judges ought to be more leaned than witty, more reverent than plausible, and more advised than confident. Above all things, integrity is their portion and proper virtue.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Judges should prioritize wisdom and integrity over cleverness or confidence.
This quote emphasizes the qualities that judges should possess, suggesting that a deep understanding of the law and a respectful demeanor are far more important than simply being clever or self-assured. Bacon argues that integrity is the most essential virtue for those in a position of judgment, implying that fairness and moral uprightness should be the guiding principles in the pursuit of justice.
Themes
JudgesIntegrityWisdomJusticeVirtue
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the legal system, one might say, 'As Francis Bacon reminds us, judges ought to be guided by integrity above all.'
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