The leading rule for the Lawyer, as for the man of every other calling, is diligence. Leave nothing for to-morrow which can be done to-day.

Legislation and adjudication must follow, and conform to, the progress of society.

Although bad Laws, if they exist, should be repealed as soon as possible, still while they continue in force, for the sake of example, they should be religiously observed.

Anarchy is the only slight glimmer of hope.

Nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced.

How accurately can the law fix the crime? There has to be a mechanism for very fast action. The law is like this: catch them and punish them.