Precaution is better than a cure. - Edward Coke

The Common lawes of the Realme should by no means be delayed for the law is the surest sanctuary, that a man should take, and the strongest fortresse to protect the weakest of all, lex et tutissima cassis.

The house of every one is to him as his castle and fortress, as well for his defence against injury and violence as for his repose.

Every libel, which is called famosus libellus, is made either against a private man, or against a public person. If it be against a private man, it deserves a severe punishment.