But it is strange how many rational beings believe the ultimate truths of the universe to be reducible to patterns on a blackboard. Frederick Pollock beingblackboardpattern Change image and share on social
It is odd how learned persons fail to see that new terms and definitions are apt to mean new doubts and litigation. Frederick Pollock aptdefinitiondoubt Change image and share on social
Our lady the Common Law is a very wise old lady though she still has something to learn in telling what she knows. Frederick Pollock commonladylaw Change image and share on social
Have you ever found any logical reason why mutual promises are sufficient consideration for one another (like the two lean horses of a Calcutta hack who can only just stand together)? I have not. Frederick Pollock calcuttaconsiderationfind Change image and share on social
If you deny that any principles of conduct at all are common to and admitted by all men who try to behave reasonably - well, I don't see how you can have any ethics or any ethical background for law. Frederick Pollock admitbackgroundbehave Change image and share on social
It cannot be assumed that equity was following common law whenever they agreed, any more than the converse. Frederick Pollock agreeassumecommon Change image and share on social
Crabbed and obscure definitions are of no use beyond a narrow circle of students, of whom probably every one has a pet one of his own. Frederick Pollock circlecrabdefinition Change image and share on social
