The Common Law
Book by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.Wikipedia
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Sep 11, 2026
Scott ReischHOST
How about a legal quote? The life of the law has not been logic.
Scott ReischHOST
It has been experience." That's from Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes in his book, The Common Law.
Scott ReischHOST
Now, Holmes' point was that the law doesn't develop in a vacuum.
Scott ReischHOST
Judges and courts apply legal principles to real people, real facts, and real consequences.
Peter SlenHOST
Have you ever read Oliver Wendell Holmes?
Neil GorsuchGUEST
I've read The Common Law.
Neil GorsuchGUEST
I read that in law school.
Neil GorsuchGUEST
That was required reading, absolutely.
Peter SlinnHOST
Have you ever read Oliver Wendell Holmes?
Neil GorsuchSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
I've read The Common Law.
Neil GorsuchSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
I read that in law school.
Neil GorsuchSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
That was required reading, absolutely.