Shakespeare's Legal Maxims

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. To do a great right, do a little wrong; And curb this cruel devil of his will. Poetia. It must not be; there is no power in Venice Can alter a decree established: 'twill be recorded for a precedent; And many an error, by the same example, Will rush into the state: it cannot be. Merchant of Venice, Act Scene 1.