7 Quotes & Sayings By Louis Nizer

Louis Nizer (born Louis Novikoff) was a trial lawyer who was best known as the attorney for John DeLorean, accused of conspiring to import and distribute cocaine. He also represented such clients as Joe Kennedy, William Calley, and Jimmy Hoffa. He died in New York City on December 25, 1992.

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Words of comfort, skillfully administered, are the oldest therapy known to man. Louis Nizer
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In cross-examination as in fishing nothing is more ungainly than a fisherman pulled into the water by his catch. Louis Nizer
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A beautiful lady is an accident of nature. A beautiful old lady is a work of art. Louis Nizer
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I know of no higher fortitude than stubborness in the face of overwhelming odds. Louis Nizer
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When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at himself. Louis Nizer
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Yes, there's such a thing as luck in trial law but it only comes at 3 o'clock in the morning. You'll still find me in the library looking for luck at 3 o'clock in the morning. Louis Nizer