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Where there’s no law, there’s no bread.
Benjamin Franklin Poor Richard’s Almanack · 1732-1758

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“Where there’s no law, there’s no bread.”

Benjamin Franklin · Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1732-1758 · Primary source

“Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed.”

Benjamin Franklin · Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1732-1758 · Primary source

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Legal theory

1 authors · 1 works · 4 themes · 10 tags
Authors
Benjamin Franklin American statesman
Works
Poor Richard’s Almanack Benjamin Franklin · 1732-1758
Themes
Legal order supports material securityEconomic life depends on stable institutionsEffective laws require proportionate consequences
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Rule of lawOrderEconomic securityProperty
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