The law of the realm cannot be changed but by Parliament.
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We have a maxim in the House of Commons, and written on the walls of our houses, that old ways are the safest and surest ways.
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How long soever it hath continued, if it be against reason, it is of no force in law.
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Corporations cannot commit treason, nor be outlawed, nor excommunicated, for they have no souls.
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Where there are many counsellors there is safety.
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