William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield Quotes

Consider what you think justice requires, and decide accordingly. But never give your reasons; for your judgment will probably be right, but your reasons will certainly be wrong.

William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield

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• Consider what you think justice requires, and decide accordingly. But never give your reasons; for your judgment will probably be right, but your reasons will certainly be wrong.

  

  William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield
  • Thinking
  • Giving
  • Reason