Birthday Quote

Jeremy Bentham
was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer. He is regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism.

Born 15 February 1748 in Lndon
Died 6 June 1832 in London

On his death in 1832, Bentham left instructions for his body to be first dissected, and then to be permanently preserved as an "auto-icon" (or self-image), which would be his memorial. This was done, and the auto-icon is now on public display at University College London (UCL).

Lawyers are the only persons in whom ignorance of the law is not punished.

The power of the lawyer is in the uncertainty of the law.

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