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One of the Seven was wont to say: "That laws were like cobwebs;
where the small flies were caught, read more
One of the Seven was wont to say: "That laws were like cobwebs;
where the small flies were caught, and the great brake through."
We should not be surprised that we find meaningless noises in the foundation of many old ‘philosophies’, and that from read more
We should not be surprised that we find meaningless noises in the foundation of many old ‘philosophies’, and that from them arise most of the old ‘philosophical’ fights and arguments.
Law cannot persuade where it cannot punish.
Law cannot persuade where it cannot punish.
Laws that do not embody public opinion can never be enforced.
Laws that do not embody public opinion can never be enforced.
Litigant: a person about to give up his skin for the hope of retaining his bone.
Litigant: a person about to give up his skin for the hope of retaining his bone.
An appeal is when ye ask wan court to show its contempt for another court.
An appeal is when ye ask wan court to show its contempt for another court.
I was never ruined but twice: once when I lost a lawsuit and once when I won one.
I was never ruined but twice: once when I lost a lawsuit and once when I won one.
This is a court of law, young man, not a court of justice.
This is a court of law, young man, not a court of justice.
The reason there is so little crime in Germany is that it's against the law.
The reason there is so little crime in Germany is that it's against the law.