Country Quote by Terre Thaemlitz

The law protects nothing in that very respect, in which it is, at the same time, in the eye of the law, a crime.

— William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield

There is no rule of law until the Mafia needs lawyers.

— Stephen Holmes

It is a universal and fundamental political principle that the power to protect can safely be confided only to those interested in protecting, or…

— John C. Calhoun

In America, we have long stood by the principle that the protections of the law are not meant just for some.

— Carolyn Maloney

As society changes, laws have to change to protect citizens along the way. Sometimes you have to try new and different and creative ways…

— John Rowland

Laws can never be enforced unless fear supports them.

— Sophocles

“It is a general misconception that the police exist to protect the public. This is true only in the most generic sense--i.e., once a…

— Robert A. Waters

You have to almost apologize for saying, please enforce the laws. The laws, that they're [government] receiving good federal dollars to be able to…

— Kimberly Guilfoyle

“Whether one is dealing with the state, the Mafia, parents, pimps, police, or husbands, the heavy price of institutionalised protection is always a measure…

— Wendy Brown

In a laissez-faire society, there could exist no public institution with the power to forcefully protect people from themselves. From other people (criminals), yes.…

— Karl Hess

One thing is clear, everyone, no matter what their professional or material status, no matter what their influence on various state structures, must obey…

— Vladimir Putin

The government has a responsibility to protect society, to help maintain society. That's why we have laws... The rule of law creates a set…

— Vint Cerf