Edward Coke quotes - page 2

Edward Coke was an English jurist and politician, widely recognized for his influence on common law. His legal writings and decisions helped define judicial independence and individual rights. He is remembered as one of the most important legal thinkers in English history. Here are 31 of his quotes:

That great lawyer was much heated in the controversy between the Courts at Westminster and the Ecclesiastical Courts. In every part of his conduct his passions influenced his judgment. Vir acer et vehemens. (Edward Coke)
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 ways. View quote
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Success in crime always invites to worse deeds. View quote
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What Shakespeare has been to literature, what Bacon has been to philosophy, what the translators of the Authorized Version of the Bible have been to religion, Coke has been to the public and private law of England. View quote
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Coke's Institutes have had a greater influence on the law of England than any work written between the days of Bracton and those of Blackstone. View quote
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Jeo concede que est le opinion Seigniour Coke, mes. View quote
Edward Coke

Edward Coke

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Occupation: English Lawyer
Born: January 22, 1552
Died: September 3, 1634
Quotes count: 31
Wikipedia: Edward Coke

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