The strictest law sometimes becomes the severest injustice.

The strictest law sometimes becomes the severest injustice.

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 law is not a "light" for you or any man to see by; the law is not an instrument read more

The law is not a "light" for you or any man to see by; the law is not an instrument of any kind. The law is a causeway upon which so long as he keeps to it a citizen may walk safely.

Wretches hang that jurymen may dine.

Wretches hang that jurymen may dine.

I do not know the method of drawing up an indictment against an
whole people.

I do not know the method of drawing up an indictment against an
whole people.

I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment to be called an agnostic. I do not pretend read more

I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment to be called an agnostic. I do not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure -- that is all that agnosticism means.

America is a country where, thanks to Congress, there are 40 million laws to enforce 10 commandments.

America is a country where, thanks to Congress, there are 40 million laws to enforce 10 commandments.

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.

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

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