Adversaries in Law
Friends of the court also ought to be friends outside court.
In his Taming of the Shrew (Act 1, Scene 2), Shakespeare noted:
“…And do as adversaries do in law – strive mightily, but eat and drink as friends.”
This is true.
Contend what you would inside the courtroom; but outside, be calm, and be amicable. Nothing will be solved if litigators themselves come to blows over their clients’ disputes.