“Be brief, be pointed, let your matter standLucid in order, solid and at hand;Spend not your words on trifles but condense;Strike with the mass of thought, not drops of sense;Press to close with vigor, once begun,And leave, (how hard the task!) leave off, when done.”
Quote by Joseph Story
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Life and Letters of Joseph Story: Edited by his son William W. Story. (Mit 1 Porträt.)
This book offers a comprehensive look into the life and correspondence of Joseph Story, a prominent figure in American legal history, curated and annotated by his son. The collection includes a portrait of Joseph Story. more
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Joseph Story
Joseph Story was a distinguished figure in the early history of the United States. He served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1812 to 1845. His contributions to American law and legal thought were significant, and he is remembered for his influential writings on constitutional law and his role in shaping the early decisions of the Supreme Court. more
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