"Rarely promise, but, if lawful, constantly perform. " — William Penn

Ocean: A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man - who has no gills.

Source: The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

No bird soars too high, if he soars with his own wings

Source: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1790-1793)

Lawyer: One skilled in circumvention of the law

Source: The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

It is not because men have made laws, that personality, liberty, and property exist. On the contrary, it is because personality, liberty, and property exist beforehand, that men make laws.

Source: The Law (1850), What Is Law?

Law is common force organized to prevent injustice.

Source: The Law (1850), What Is Law?

Lawyers spend a great deal of their time shoveling smoke.

William Penn Quote

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