Quotes by William Blackstone

It is better that ten guilty escape than one innocent suffer.
– William Blackstone
Law is the embodiment of the moral sentiment of the people.
– William Blackstone
The Royal Navy of England hath ever been its greatest defense and ornament it is its ancient and natural strength the floating bulwark of the island.
– William Blackstone
Men was formed for society, and is neither capable of living alone, nor has the courage to do it.
– William Blackstone