“Lawyer (n): larval stage of politician”

“Lawyer (noun) larval stage of politician” is a humorous definition that has been printed on many gift items, such as buttons and T-shirts. The definition has been cited in print since at least 1999 and is of unknown authorship.
 
       
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JacandGil
Lawyer (n): Larval stage of Politician.
2/24/99
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Jackie 😊
Lawyer (n): Larval stage of Politician.
     
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3/4/01
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Lawyer (n):
Larval stage of Politician.
   
Capt’n Willy’s Reptile Ranch
Thursday, September 30, 2004
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The lawyer is the larval stage of a politician.
         
Google Books
Dictionary of Proverbs
By Glenville Kleiser
New Delhi: A.P.H. Publishing Corporation
2005
Pg. 118:
Lawyer (n): Larval stage of Politician.
   
Wit
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
WiT Part II
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A lawyer is the larval stage of a politician. – Ambrose Bierce.