Crime Quote by William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield

“The law protects nothing in that very respect, in which it is, at the same time, in the eye of the law, a crime.” quote by William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield — Download Open image

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

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It is iniquitous, unjust, and most impolitic to persecute for religion's sake. It is against natural religion, revealed religion, and sound policy.

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There is no positive law: Many things are bad by that, which otherwise were not.

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Decide promptly, but never give any reasons. Your decisions may be right, but your reasons are sure to be wrong.

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Consider what you think justice requires, and decide accordingly. But never give your reasons; for your judgment will probably be right, but your reasons…

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There is no entering into the secret thoughts of a man's heart.

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I wish popularity, but it is that popularity which follows; not that which is run after. It is that popularity which, sooner or later,…

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A dose of poison can do its work but once. A bad book can go on poisoning minds for generations.

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