Quote#Wisdom
It is proper to inquire into the practice and precedents; and to see…
Quote byJoseph Yates · 1722–1770
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Rex v. Wilkes (1769), 4 Burr. Part IV., 2548..
English (original)
It is proper to inquire into the practice and precedents; and to see whether they have been uniform and concomitant.
— Joseph Yates
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