“Of crimes injurious to the persons of private subjects, the most principal and important is the offense of taking away that life, which is the immediate gift of the great creator; and which therefore no man can be entitled to deprive himself or another of, but in some manner either expressly commanded in, or evidently deducible from, those laws which the creator has given us; the divine laws, I mean, of either nature or revelation.”
Quote by William Blackstone
Work
Commentaries on the laws of England: in four books, with an analysis of the work
This work is a foundational legal text that delves into the intricacies of English law, offering an in-depth analysis across four volumes. more
Author
William Blackstone
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. more
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