It is the worst oppression, that is done by colour of justice

And the law, that is the perfection of reason, cannot suffer anything that is inconvenient.

Though the bribe be small, yet the fault is great.

Corporations cannot commit treason, nor be outlawed, nor excommunicated, for they have no souls.

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

Where there are many counsellors there is safety.

There is no jewel in the world comparable to learning; no learning so excellent as knowledge of laws.