There must have been good grounds for belief in witchcraft; otherwise Parliament would not have legislated against it.

So as grave and learned men may doubt, without any imputation to them; for the most learned doubteth most, and the more ignorant for the most part are the more bold and peremptory.

There must have been good grounds for belief in witchcraft; otherwise Parliament would not have legislated against it.

The law of the realm cannot be changed but by Parliament.

There is no jewel in the world comparable to learning; no learning so excellent both for Prince and subject, as knowledge of laws; and no knowledge of any laws so necessary for all estates and for all causes, concerning goods, lands or life, as the common laws of England.

Magna Charta is such a fellow, that he will have no sovereign

Everyone thirsteth after gaine.