Best Edward Coke Quotes
- So as grave and learned men may doubt, without any imputation to them; for the most learned doubteth most, and the more ignorant for the… Any
- In the meane time know this, that the learning of warranties is one of the most curious and cunning learnings of the law, and of… Consequence
- Fraud and deceit abound in these days more than in former times. Abound
- There is no jewel in the world comparable to learning; no learning so excellent both for Prince and subject, as knowledge of laws; and no… All
- We should speak as the populace but think as the learned. Inspirational
- Those who consent to the act and those who do it shall be equally punished. Act
- Though the bribe be small, yet the fault is great. Bribe
- Corporations cannot commit treason, nor be outlawed, nor excommunicated, for they have no souls. Cannot Commit
- The home to everyone is to him his castle and fortress, as well for his defence against injury and violence, as for his repose. Castle
- Reason is the life of the law; nay, the common law itself is nothing else but reason - the law which is perfection of reason. Common
- We have a maxim in the House of Commons, and written on the walls of our houses, that old ways are the safest and surest… Commons
- How long soever it hath continued, if it be against reason, it is of no force in law. Continued