I spoke continuously for three and a half hours, from 'Parisian sketches,' published in Le Charivari, December 2, 1865

Well my friend, it seems you have lost..., from 'Parisian sketches,' published in Le Charivari, September 14, 1864

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

“- I really gave you a good dressing down... - And I didn't mince matters in my reply.... - We were both excellent... - We were superbe. It's really only in the Palace of Justice that people know how to argue and call each other all kinds of names without really getting angry...,” plate 8 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

I am going to compromise your client properly! I am going to drag yours through the mud!, from 'Parisian sketches,' published in Le Charivari, August 2, 1865

Honoré Daumier

Your client is a scoundrel, from 'Sketches,' published in Le Charivari, June 6, 1866

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Arnaud de Vresse

“- Finally we obtained the division of property between husband and wife... - about time, there was no more money left to divide,” plate 3 from Les Avocats Et Les Plaideurs

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

The defendant (whispering to his lawyer): All this seems to bore the president. Why don't you just suggest to simply let me go home, from 'Parisian sketches,' published in Le Charivari, February 17, 1866

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Aaron Martinet

Yes, Sir, your respectable air encourages me...

Honoré Daumier, Aubert

– Good Lord, what has happened to you? – Hush! It's a trick I invented in order to avoid giving New Year's presents, from "News of the day"

Honoré Daumier, Destouches, Arnaud de Vresse

“- So even if I admit, between us, that I stole Father Jerome's watch, you won't drop my case? - My dear thief, you really don't understand my position... if there were no offenders there would hardly be any lawyers.... Now that I know you are guilty, I will work on your alibi...,” plate 28 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Citizen Bertrand, my good friend, it grieves me to see you in such despair because of your country.... why worry, we'll find someone here to fry, my good friend.... all we need to do is change the kitchen!, published in 'Comic Review,' October 22, 1871

Honoré Daumier

“My dear man... it is really quite impossible for me to take on your case.... you are missing the most important piece of evidence.... (apart from) the cash to pay my fees,” plate 20 from Les Gens De Justice

Honoré-Victorin Daumier

Vous l'avez emporté, mon cher, nommé à l'unanimite!

Jules Platier