To make laws that man cannot, and will not obey, serves to bring all laws into contempt.

To make laws that man cannot, and will not obey, serves to bring all laws into contempt.

How noble the law, in its majestic equality, that both the rich and poor are equally prohibited from peeing in read more

How noble the law, in its majestic equality, that both the rich and poor are equally prohibited from peeing in the streets, sleeping under bridges, and stealing bread!

There was an ancient Roman lawyer, of great fame in the history
of Roman jurisprudence, whom they called Cui read more

There was an ancient Roman lawyer, of great fame in the history
of Roman jurisprudence, whom they called Cui Bono, from his
having first introduced into judicial proceedings the argument,
"What end or object could the party have had in the act with
which he is accused."

The aim of law is the maximum gratification of the nervous system of man.

The aim of law is the maximum gratification of the nervous system of man.

A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.

A jury consists of twelve persons chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.

I have forgotten more law than you ever knew, but allow me to say, I have not forgotten much.

I have forgotten more law than you ever knew, but allow me to say, I have not forgotten much.

Wretches hang that jurymen may dine.

Wretches hang that jurymen may dine.

Laws that do not embody public opinion can never be enforced.

Laws that do not embody public opinion can never be enforced.

Ignorance of the law excuses no man.

Ignorance of the law excuses no man.