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Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law,…

Quote byJohn Selden · 1584–1654

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Table Talk (1689), Law..

English (original)

Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but because 'tis an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to refute him.

— John Selden

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