Quote by Nelson Algren
Literature is made upon any occasion that a challenge is put to th

Literature is made upon any occasion that a challenge is put to the legal apparatus by conscience in touch with humanity. – Nelson Algren

Other quotes by Nelson Algren

The hard necessity of bringing the judge on the bench down into the dock has been the peculiar responsibility of the writer in all ages of man. – Nelson Algren

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Never play cards with a man called Doc. Never eat at a place called Moms. Never sleep with a woman whose troubles are worse than your own. – Nelson Algren

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mom
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The avocation of assessing the failures of better men can be turned into a comfortable livelihood, providing you back it up with a Ph.D. – Nelson Algren

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Criticism
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Other Quotes from
legal
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The law has no compassion. And justice is administered without compassion. – Christopher Darden

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legal

I have a different approach. I dont file lawsuits because I really dont care. – Nicole Kidman

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Meth is too easy to make, and unfortunately right now all the ingredients need to make this highly addictive drug are legal and readily available to those who want to cook it up and sell it to our children. – Michael McCaul

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legal

Cagey trial lawyers have figured out theres a pretty good likelihood their case – no matter what its merit – will literally get its day in court because of favorable judges. – Dennis Hastert

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legal

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A good marriage is different to a happy marriage. – Debra Winger

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A blind man knows he cannot see, and is glad to be led, though it be by a dog; but he that is blind in his understanding, which is the worst blindness of all, believes he sees as the best, and scorns a guide. – Samuel Butler

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Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries. – Jimmy Carter

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The companies that make meaningful contributions while also listening to the voices of others are the ones that will genuinely engage their community, who will then go to work for them. – Simon Mainwaring

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