Like a hawk about to devour its prey, the wings of public opinion hover above the head of the judge. All the Court's decisions are disguised and indirect forms of pleading at the bar of public opinion. (Malcolm de Chazal)

Like a hawk about to devour its prey, the wings of public opinion hover above the head of the judge. All the Court's decisions are disguised and indirect forms of pleading at the bar of public opinion.

Malcolm de Chazal

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