Weigh Quotes
Weigh quotes here split between legal and reflective judgment — a court declining to weigh the wisdom of legislation, and a poet asking when there's ever time to sift, weigh, and estimate life properly. Two lighter lines play with literal body weight and self-image, adding humor to the set. Together they show how 'weigh' moves easily between careful judgment and plain physical fact.
These weigh quotes mix legal restraint with reflective questions about taking time to judge well. For more on careful estimation, see our Estimate collection.
We do not sit as a superlegislature to weigh the wisdom of legislation.
And when is there time to remember, to sift, to weigh, to estimate, to total?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What legal idea does the quote about superlegislature refer to?
It describes a court declining to sit as a superlegislature that would weigh the wisdom of legislation, meaning judges avoid second-guessing whether a law is a good idea. The role instead is to interpret and apply law rather than judge its wisdom directly. It's a foundational idea in judicial restraint.
What does the poetic quote about weighing and estimating suggest?
It asks when there's ever really time to sift, weigh, estimate, and total everything properly, suggesting life moves too fast for careful accounting. The rhetorical question highlights how rushed reflection often feels compared to how thorough it should be. For more on careful judgment, see our Estimate collection.
Are any of these quotes about physical weight rather than judgment?
Yes, two quotes use 'weigh' literally, one noting that despite weighing only 120 pounds, anger makes the speaker feel like they weigh a ton, and another proudly describing a specific height and weight while comparing themselves to a racehorse. These lighter, more playful lines contrast with the more serious legal and poetic quotes. They show 'weigh' working in both physical and figurative senses.
How does the racehorse comparison quote read?
It combines a specific height and weight with a confident, almost boastful comparison to a racehorse, giving the collection a burst of humor and self-assurance. The tone is playful rather than literal about athletic ability. It stands out as one of the more lighthearted entries in the set.
