Trying to find origin of quote...

TV | Dec 31, 2008 | Me

[DGHoodini]

I was watching a TV program this last night, and one of the characters used an expression, that I am sure is a literary quote. I've tried searching the Web for it but no joy. Thought I'd check to see if it rang any bells with anyone here. The expression was:

"Liberty tweaks Justice by the nose."

Or possibly:

"Liberty tweaks the nose of Justice."

...Anyone?...

[Cindy]

I found it here and in a law library — same reference:

http://bardseyeviewblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/and-liberty-plucks-justice-by-nose.html

[Keli Kilohana]

I think that it attributed Governor Blagojevich. (If it isn’t, it should be.)

[DGHoodini]

Thank you. It was bugging me. :o)

[Cindy]

You’re welcome and I know how that is.

[DGHoodini]

Actually, it’s more *about* him, and his ilk, than from him.
>B)

[SERE_DOC]

Nice quote, although I prefer

"When in doubt, empty the magazine"

Murphy's rules for combat.

[CalvaryJohn]

Shakespeare- Measure for Measure. Act 1, scene 3.

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

I believe that Measure for Measure is one of the most somber of Shakespeare's comedies, ranking with A Winter's Tale in that regard.

[Oatka]

"Liberty tweaks the nose of Justice."

"The right to swing your fist stops at the tip of my nose."