“Law cannot reach where enforcement will not follow. —Popular aphorism.”

“Laws, enforced by the sword, control behavior but cannot change hearts.”

“The prestige of government has undoubtedly been lowered considerably by the Prohibition law. For nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced”

“We cannot expect people to have respect for law and order until we teach respect to those we have entrusted to enforce those laws.”

“It seems to me that any law that is not enforced and can't be enforced weakens all other laws.”

“Gabe leaned down, whispered in her ear. "The U.S. Marshal Service is at the top of the law-enforcement pecking order, outranking everyone, even the FBI. They have jurisdiction no matter where they are."Marc's gaze followed Zach. "I wish Darcangelo were here. He'd fucking hate this.”