" You didn’t win cases by sticking to the rules carved in the marble pediments. You didn’t win by citing precedent. “Your Honor, referring to the venerable case of Boring versus Snoring . . .” You won by finding your opponent’s soft spot and attacking. You won with showmanship and flair and, whenever possible, the truth. A trial lawyer is a warrior, a knight in rusty armor, who would often be bloodied but would never surrender. Steve taught her to conquer her fears. Don’t be afraid to lose. Don’t be afraid to look ridiculous. Don’t be afraid to steal home. He sometimes won impossible cases. When a "

― Paul Levine , The Deep Blue Alibi