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1. The law cannot achieve its purpose unless it is backed by strong force.

From: [Holland] Grotius's "The Law of War and Peace"

Introduction: Hugo Grotius (1583-1645), a pioneer of modern Western thought , the founder of international law, was respected as the "Father of International Law" and the "Father of Natural Law" at the same time. Henry IV praised him as "the miracle of the Netherlands".

2. The law does not and should not give private individuals the power to kill those who deserve the death penalty, except in the case of extremely brutal crimes. Otherwise, the courts are useless.

From: [Holland] Grotius's "Laws of War and Peace"

3. We cannot use the law as a scarecrow to scare birds and let it stand peacefully. There, after the birds get used to it, they will perch on top of it and no longer be afraid of it.

From: [English] Shakespeare's "Tit for Tat"

Introduction: William Shakespeare (English: William Shakespeare, April 23, 1564 - April 23, 1616 (Japan), often referred to as Shakespeare in the Chinese community, is the most outstanding dramatist in the history of British literature. He is also one of the most important and greatest writers in the European Renaissance. He was the master of humanistic literature at that time and the most outstanding writer in the world. One of the writers.

Fourth, do not allow anyone to actually put the law outside of reform; do not let everyone defend his own affairs, and do not let everyone find the most capable person to act as his or her own jurist.

From: [English] Winstanley's "Selected Works of Winstanley"

Introduction: Gerard Winstanley (about 1609-1652) was a British digger in the seventeenth century. A famous leader and outstanding thinker of the movement.

5. These laws should be implemented seriously. This is where the true life of government lies.

From: [English] Winstanley's "Selected Writings of Winstanley"