In matters of conscience first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence last thoughts are best.
We are to seek wisdom and understanding only in the length of days.
Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry.
Nobody wants to read about the honest lawyer down the street who does real estate loans and wills. If you want to sell books you have to write about the interesting lawyers - the guys who steal all the money and take off. That's the fun stuff.