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“A well-judging man will open his trunk-line of study in such a direction that, while habitually adhering to it, he may enjoy a ready access to such other fields of knowledge as are most nearly related to it.”

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James Fitzjames Stephen

James Fitzjames Stephen, born on March 3, 1829, and died on March 11, 1894, was a prominent British judge known for his contributions to the legal field. more

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