Indeed, the Roman laws allowed no person to be carried to the wars but he that was in the soldiers' roll. Votes: 2
The Romans had been able to post their laws on boards in public places, confidant that enough literate people existed to read them; far into the Middle Ages, even kings remained illiterate. Votes: 2
It's perfectly fair that you can't be a Roman Catholic priest unless you're a man. It seems right that the reach of anti-discriminatory law should stop at the door of the church or mosque. Votes: 1
It is the custom of the Roman Church which I unworthily serve with the help of God, to tolerate some things, to turn a blind eye to some, following the spirit of discretion rather than the rigid letter of the law. Votes: 1
The Roman Catholic Church, had it captured me, as it nearly did, would have sent me on some mission of danger and sacrifice and utilised me as a martyr; the Church established by law transformed me into an unbeliever and an antagonist. Votes: 1
It is not for the people to give laws to the prince, but to obey his mandate. Votes: 1
Judges ought above all to remember the conclusion of the Roman Twelve Tables :The supreme law of all is the weal [weatlh/ well-being] of the people. Votes: 0
I am not going to claim that modern anarchism has any direct relation to Roman jurisprudence; but I do claim that it has its basis in the laws of nature rather than in the state of nature. Votes: 0
We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions. Votes: 4 Ronald Reagan
Ist der Roman obszön und blutig, / nennt der Verlag das Opus mutig. Votes: 3 Ludwig, Volker
With my Roman Catholic upbringing, I have a set of principles that serve me well in good times and bad. Votes: 3 Steve Garvey