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Ive had ample contact with lawyers, and Im convinced that the only fortune they ever leave is their own
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"I've had ample contact with lawyers, and I'm convinced that the only fortune they ever leave is their own"

- Wilson Mizner

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Wilson Mizner's quote indicates that lawyers are not generous with their cash. He recommends that legal representatives are more likely to keep their cash on their own rather than share it with others. This could be analyzed as a criticism of legal representatives, as Mizner implies that they are selfish and unwilling to part with their wealth. It could likewise be viewed as a warning to those who are thinking about hiring a legal representative, as they might not be able to trust them to be generous with their money. Mizner's quote might also be analyzed as a commentary on the legal profession as an entire, as he suggests that attorneys are not as generous as other professions. Ultimately, Mizner's quote implies that attorneys are not to be relied on with money, and that they are more likely to keep it on their own.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Wilson Mizner between May 19, 1876 and April 3, 1933. He/she was a famous Dramatist from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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