proverb · Words worth keeping
He that loves law will get his fill.
He that loves law will get his fill.
Historical period not yet established
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Meaning in plain English
The saying warns that someone drawn to legal disputes may get more of them than they want. Getting one’s fill can turn an initial appetite into weariness.
What the words are saying
Loves and fill give the involvement the language of consumption. A careful application asks whether repeatedly entering a conflict is serving the person’s actual purpose. The warning must not be used to deter someone from seeking a remedy or to declare all legal action excessive. Its useful focus is reflection on a chosen pattern of disputes.
Everyday example
Someone notices that recurring arguments consume time and considers whether a constructive discussion could resolve a particular disagreement.
When to use it
Use it to discuss the costs of repeatedly seeking conflict.
What it does not mean
This is not legal advice or a reason to abandon necessary access to justice.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
- Not established
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- Historical period not yet established
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- A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases
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