William Cowper, 1st Earl Cowper

"There is no instance where men are so easily imposed upon, as at the time of their dying under the pretence of charity."

"God forbid that Judges upon their oath should make resolutions to enlarge jurisdiction."

"I should have all manner of tenderness for the right of the College; they are nurseries of Religion and Learning, and therefore all donations for increase and augmentation of their revenue are to be liberally expounded."

"It is a general rule of Judgment, that a mischief should rather be admitted than an inconvenience."

"He the robe of justice wore, Sully'd not, as heretofore, When the magistrate was sought With yearly gifts. Of what avail Are guilty hoards? for life is frail; And we are judg'd where favour is not bought."