As to precedents, to be sure they will increase in course of time; but the more precedents there are, the less occasion is there for law; that is to say, the less occasion is there for investigating principles.


The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., Comprehending an Account of His Studies, and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order (ed. 1824)

Samuel Johnson Quotes

As to precedents, to be sure they will increase in course of time; but the more precedents there are, the less occasion is there for law; that is to...

As to precedents, to be sure they will increase in course of time; but the more precedents there are, the less occasion is there for law; that is to...

As to precedents, to be sure they will increase in course of time; but the more precedents there are, the less occasion is there for law; that is to...

As to precedents, to be sure they will increase in course of time; but the more precedents there are, the less occasion is there for law; that is to...