In the heat of the lawyering battles we need unwavering principles to guide us steadfastly. In the throes of the storms we need lighthouses and buoys to ensure we steer clear of dangers and distractions as we complete our mission and return home. These good lawyers' secrets are the guideposts that serve those purposes. They serve us all. They serve us well.
Lawyers are the custodians of the ideals of our society.
Honor, courage and commitment are the heart and the soul and the body of a lawyer. Lawyering is an art, not a science. It takes study, observation and experience to master the art of lawyering. Lawyering is difficult. It requires continuous thinking, one of the things we all find hardest to do.