The Common lawes of the Realme should by no means be delayed for the law is the surest sanctuary, that a man should take, and the strongest fortresse to protect the weakest of all, lex et tutissima cassis.
The King himself should be under no man, but under God and the Law. - Edward Coke
The King himself should be under no man, but under God and the Law.
- Edward Coke
The law of the realm cannot be changed but by Parliament. - Edward Coke
The law of the realm cannot be changed but by Parliament.
Those who consent to the act and those who do it shall be equally punished. - Edward Coke
Those who consent to the act and those who do it shall be equally punished.
It is the worst oppression, that is done by colour of justice - Edward Coke
It is the worst oppression, that is done by colour of justice
The home to everyone is to him his castle and fortress, as well for his defence against injury and violence, as for his repose. - Edward Coke
The home to everyone is to him his castle and fortress, as well for his defence against injury and violence, as for his repose.
Let us now peruse our ancient authors, for out of the old fields must come the new corn. - Edward Coke
Let us now peruse our ancient authors, for out of the old fields must come the new corn.
He is not cheated who knows he is being cheated. - Edward Coke
He is not cheated who knows he is being cheated.
There be three kinds of unhappie men. 1. Qui scit & non docet, Hee that hath knowledge and teacheth not. 2. Qui docet & non vivit, He that teacheth, … - Edward Coke
There be three kinds of unhappie men. 1. Qui scit & non docet, Hee that hath knowledge and teacheth not. 2. Qui docet & non vivit, He that teacheth, …
There is no jewel in the world comparable to learning; no learning so excellent as knowledge of laws. - Edward Coke
There is no jewel in the world comparable to learning; no learning so excellent as knowledge of laws.
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