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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.
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.
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.
Men would be great criminals did they need as many laws as they break.
Men would be great criminals did they need as many laws as they break.
The law must be stable and yet it must not stand still.
The law must be stable and yet it must not stand still.
Anarchy - it's not the law, it's just a good idea.
Anarchy - it's not the law, it's just a good idea.
Arms and laws do not flourish together.
Arms and laws do not flourish together.
No written law has been more binding than unwritten custom
supported by popular opinion.
No written law has been more binding than unwritten custom
supported by popular opinion.
