Henry James Sumner Maine Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“In spite of overwhelming evidence, it is most difficult for a citizen of western Europe to bring thoroughly home to himself the truth that the civilisation which surrounds him is a rare exception in the history of the world.”

“The most celebrated system of jurisprudence known to the world begins, as it ends, with a Code.”

“The Roman Code was merely an enunciation in words of the existing customs of the Roman people.”

“The Roman jurisprudence has the longest known history of any set of human institutions.”