I know the law... I am its greatest transgressor.

I know the law... I am its greatest transgressor.

📖 Roy Bean

🌍 American | 👨‍💼 Judge

🎂 March 16, 1903

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This quote highlights the complex relationship between understanding rules and the tendency to challenge or break them. It suggests a person who is deeply familiar with the law but also feels an inclination to defy it, possibly due to a sense of rebellion, moral questioning, or a recognition of the law's imperfections. Such an attitude can be both empowering and risky, emphasizing the importance of morality, integrity, and self-awareness when navigating any system of rules.

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