Famous quotes containing the words common and/or law:
“Do you come to a philosopher as to a cunning man, to learn something by magic or witchcraft, beyond what can be known by common prudence and discretion?”
—David Hume (17111776)
“Mr. Brownlow: The law supposes that your wife acts under your direction.
Bumble: If thats what the law supposes, sir, then the laws an ass. And if thats the eye of the law, sir, then the laws a bachelor.”
—Vernon Harris (c. 1910)
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