Corporations cannot commit treason, nor be outlawed, nor excommunicated, for they have no souls. — Edward Coke Commit Copy Share Image
The agreement of the parties cannot make that good which the law maketh void. — Edward Coke Agreement Copy Share Image
The King himself should be under no man, but under God and the Law. — Edward Coke God Copy Share Image
It is better, saith the law, to suffer a mischief that is peculiar to one, than an inconvenience that may prejudice many. — Edward Coke Inconvenience Copy Share Image
We have a saying in the House of Commons; that old ways are the safest and surest ways. — Edward Coke House Copy Share Image
For when the law doth give any thing to one, it giveth impliedly whatsoever is necessary for the taking and enjoying of… — Edward Coke Enjoy Copy Share Image
The Common lawes of the Realme should by no means be delayed for the law is the surest sanctuary, that a man… — Edward Coke Common Copy Share Image
A word must become a friend or you will not understand it. Perhaps you do well to be cool and detached when… — Edward Coke Asking Copy Share Image
We should speak as the populace but think as the learned. — Edward Coke Inspirational Copy Share Image
Every libel, which is called famosus libellus, is made either against a private man, or against a public person. If it be… — Edward Coke Deserve Copy Share Image
Let us now peruse our ancient authors, for out of the old fields must come the new corn. — Edward Coke Ancient Copy Share Image
There is no jewel in the world comparable to learning; no learning so excellent both for Prince and subject, as knowledge of… — Edward Coke Causes Copy Share Image