Political Quotes

On the record
His mind was like a steel spring pressing on every part of the other side's case.
Said by
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

This metaphor illustrates the lawyer's thorough and relentless approach to understanding and countering opposing arguments.

Share

More from George F. Hoar

The large majority was made up of sensible, strong-headed country farmers, rather slow in making up their minds, but making them up always on considerations of what was best for the Commonwealth.

gutenberg.org

As it is, the jetties have been of great value and well worth their cost.

gutenberg.org

A complete system of education at the National charge was an essential element of the reconstruction policy.

gutenberg.org

He has fallen at the very gate of an honorable and eminent career, and a thousand hopes are buried in his grave.

gutenberg.org

Other voices in this conversation