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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the state.
The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the state.
Any law that takes hold of a man's daily life cannot prevail in a community, unless the vast majority of read more
Any law that takes hold of a man's daily life cannot prevail in a community, unless the vast majority of the community are actively in favor of it. The laws that are the most operative are the laws which protect life.
For many persons, law appears to be black magic--an obscure domain that can be fathomed only by the professional initiated read more
For many persons, law appears to be black magic--an obscure domain that can be fathomed only by the professional initiated into the mysteries.
Who to himself is law, no law doth need,
Offends no law, and is a king indeed.
Who to himself is law, no law doth need,
Offends no law, and is a king indeed.
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.
The law is above the law, you know.
The law is above the law, you know.
Every skilled person is to be believed with reference to his own art.
Every skilled person is to be believed with reference to his own art.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
Where law ends, tyranny begins.
Where law ends, tyranny begins.
