"Laws are made for men of ordinary understanding

[elleng]

and should, therefore, be construed by the ordinary rules of common sense.”
THOMAS JEFFERSON wrote that in a letter to William Johnson in 1823. William Johnson was a Supreme Court Justice appointed by Thomas Jefferson in 1804, and served until 1834. Here’s more of the passage the quote comes from...
“Laws are made for men of ordinary understanding and should, therefore, be construed by the ordinary rules of common sense. Their meaning is not to be sought for in metaphysical subtleties which may make anything mean everything or nothing at pleasure.”

[Deuxcents]

1. Profound and I'm gonna pass it on. TY

[anilcnair]

2. "Laws are made for men of ordinary understanding

That sounds like a quote from Aristotle! It suggests that laws should be clear and accessible, designed for the average person's comprehension. This idea emphasizes the importance of creating laws that everyone can understand and follow, rather than leaving them to interpretation by only a few. Would you like to explore this concept further or discuss its implications?