Trial by jury is a wise distribution of power which exceeds all other modes of trial.
It is better, saith the law, to suffer a mischief that is peculiar to one, than an inconvenience that may prejudice many.
We should speak as the populace but think as the learned.
Let us now peruse our ancient authors, for out of the old fields must come the new corn.
We have a saying in the House of Commons; that old ways are the safest and surest ways.
Everyone thirsteth after gaine.