"I am desirous that the case should be brought under the consideration of a higher tribunal, without any unnecessary d…"

"A man cannot be allowed to neglect a duty which he has undertaken."

"A man acting for himself may indulge his own caprices, and consider what is convenient or agreeable to himself, as we…"

"Courts of justice ought to carry into effect the intentions of testators as far as they can consistently with the rul…"

"I have no authority to alter the practice of the Court."

"The Court has not time to indulge in the discussion of imaginary cases."

"There is no charitable purpose which is not a benevolent purpose."

"Generally speaking, a witness has no business to concern himself with the merits of the case in which he is called on…"

"Justice can be peaceably and effectually administered there only where there is recognised authority and adequate power."

"I am bound to administer the law here according to the best construction that I can put upon the intent and meaning o…"