Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough Quotes

United Kingdom, Politician
September 8, 1790 – December, 22, 1871.

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough, GCB, PC was a British Tory politician. He was four times President of the Board of Control and also served as Governor-General of India between 1842 and 1844.

Every man must be taken to be cognizant of the law, otherwise there is no saying to what extent the excuse of ignorance may not be Law carried. It would be urged in almost every case.

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough
That part of a work of one author found in another is not of itself piracy, or sufficient to support an action; a man may adopt part of the work of another; he may so make use of another’s labors for the promotion of science and the benefit of the public.

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough

The greater the truth the greater the libel.

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough
- Truths
- Trusting
- Libel
There have been errors in the administration of the most enlightened men.

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough
It is a principle of law, that a person intends to do that which is the natural effect of what he does.

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough
- Law
- Person
- Principles
The law of England is a law of liberty .

Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough
- Law
- Liberty
- England