Let us now peruse our ancient authors, for out of the old fields must come the new corn.

Precaution is better than a cure.

For when the law doth give any thing to one, it giveth impliedly whatsoever is necessary for the taking and enjoying of the same.

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

The home to everyone is to him his castle and fortress, as well for his defence against injury and violence, as for his repose.

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

Certainty is the mother of quiet and repose, and uncertainty the cause of variance and contentions