It is not what a lawyer tells me I may do; but what humanity, reason, and justice tell me I ought to do Edmund Burke {1729–97}
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In "The Faithless" by Martina Cole, the quote attributed to Edmund Burke emphasizes the conflict between legal constraints and moral obligations. It suggests that simply following a lawyer's advice is insufficient if it contradicts the principles of humanity and justice. Instead, individuals should reflect on what is ethically right and strive to uphold these moral standards in their decisions.
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