Gaming is a kind of tacit confession that the company engaged therein do in general exceed the bounds of their respective fortunes, and therefore they cast lots to determine upon whom the ruin shall at present fall, that the rest may be saved a little longer.
William BlackstoneThe law rarely hesitates in declaring its own meaning; but the Judges are frequently puzzled to find out the meaning of others.
William BlackstoneMen was formed for society, and is neither capable of living alone, nor has the courage to do it.
William BlackstoneBy marriage the husband and wife are one person in law, that is, the very being or legal existence of the woman is suspended during marriage.
William BlackstoneTrial by jury is a privilege of the highest and most beneficial nature [and] our most important guardian both of public and private liberty. The liberties of England cannot but subsist so long as this palladium remains sacred and inviolate, not only from all open attacks, ... but also from all secret machinations, which may sap and undermine it.
William Blackstone