When primitive law has once been embodied in a Code, there is an end to what may be called its spontaneous development. Henry James Sumner Maine callcodedevelopment Change image and share on social
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. Henry James Sumner Maine bringcitizencivilisation share on social
The Roman Code was merely an enunciation in words of the existing customs of the Roman people. Henry James Sumner Maine codecustomenunciation Change image and share on social
The ancient codes were doubtless originally suggested by the discovery and diffusion of the art of writing. Henry James Sumner Maine ancientartcode Change image and share on social
The Roman jurisprudence has the longest known history of any set of human institutions. Henry James Sumner Maine historyhumaninstitution Change image and share on social
The inquiries of the jurist are in truth prosecuted much as inquiry in physic and physiology was prosecuted before observation had taken the place of assumption. Henry James Sumner Maine assumptioninquiryjurist Change image and share on social
Our authorities leave us no doubt that the trust lodged with the oligarchy was sometimes abused, but it certainly ought not to be regarded as a mere usurpation or engine of tyranny. Henry James Sumner Maine abuseauthoritydoubt Change image and share on social
The epoch of Customary Law, and of its custody by a privileged order, is a very remarkable one. Henry James Sumner Maine custodycustomaryepoch Change image and share on social
The most celebrated system of jurisprudence known to the world begins, as it ends, with a Code. Henry James Sumner Maine begincelebratecode Change image and share on social
Law is stable; the societies we are speaking of are progressive. The greater or less happiness of a people depends on the degree of promptitude with which the gulf is narrowed. Henry James Sumner Maine degreedependgreat Change image and share on social
