Thomas Dewey on Working the Law
on Friday, August 15, 2014Thomas Dewey Money Quotation saying it’s not always an open and shut case when money is at stake. Thomas Dewey said:
“The law is bigger than money – but only if the law works hard enough” — Thomas Dewey
In this quote, former Governor and prosecutor Thomas Dewey seems to be commenting on the relationship between money/wealth and the legal system. He argues that while money holds significant influence in society, “the law” theoretically has even greater authority as long as it works vigorously to uphold justice.
Dewey appears to be acknowledging that immense financial resources can often circumvent or manipulate the law if it does not operate robustly and independently. However, he also suggests that when the legal system functions with integrity, diligence and fairness, it retains the power to overcome illicit uses of money and influence.
The quote conveys Dewey’s perspective that a properly functioning, equitable rule of law should be able to overcome corruption from moneyed interests through rigorous, impartial application and enforcement of justice.
Birthday: March 24, 1902 – Death: March 16, 1971