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William Blackstone, a British jurist, was born on July 10, 1723, and died on February 14, 1780. He is a significant figure in the history of British law, known for his systematic compilation and exposition of the common law of England.

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“Man..must necessarily be subject to the laws of his Creator, for he is entirely a dependent being..And, consequently, as man depends absolutely upon his Maker for everything, it is necessary that he should in all points conform to his Maker's will.”

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Author:William Blackstone

“The doctrines thus delivered we call the revealed or divine law, and they are to be found only in the holy scriptures.. are found upon comparison to be really part of the original law of nature. Upon these two foundations, the law of nature and the law of revelation, depend all human laws; that is to say, no human laws should be suffered to contradict these.”

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Book:The Oxford Edition of Blackstone's: Commentaries on the Laws of England: Book I: Of the Rights of Persons

Source: The Oxford Edition of Blackstone's: Commentaries on the Laws of England: Book I: Of the Rights of Persons

“Upon these two foundations, the law of nature and the law of revelation, depend all human laws.”

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Book:Commentaries on the Laws of England

Source: Commentaries on the Laws of England