John Holt (Lord Chief Justice) - Government Quotes

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We ought, as far as we can by law, to support the government of all societies and corporations, especially this of the city of London; and if the mayor and aldermen should not have power to punish offenders in a summary way, then farewell the government of the city.

John Holt

It is a disparagement of the Government, who put an ill man into office.

John Holt

Libelling against a private man is a moral offence; but when it is against a government, it tends to the destruction of it.

John Holt