The Bible has always been regarded as part of the Common Law of England. Votes: 3
William BlackstoneInterfering, judgmental, and disrespectful mothers-in-law are common complaints. Votes: 0
Emily YoffeCertainty is the mother of repose, and therefore the common law aims at certainty. Votes: 0
Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of HardwickeI'm marrying my common-law wife, Beth, the Christian way, with a preacher and all that. Votes: 0
Duane ChapmanOur common law is the stock instance of a combination of custom and its successive adaptations. Votes: 0
Learned HandNo brilliance is needed in the law. Nothing but common sense, and relatively clean finger nails. Votes: 0
John MortimerLaw; an ordinance of reason for the common good, made by him who has care of the community Votes: 0
St. Thomas AquinasLaw; an ordinance of reason for the common good, made by him who has care of the community. Votes: 0
Thomas AquinasDeath is beautiful when seen to be a law, and not an accident. It is as common as life. Votes: 0
Henry David ThoreauThe common law of this state held man and wife to be one person, but that person was the husband. Votes: 0
Harriet Hanson Robinson