Magna Carta: Rights vs. Privileges Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Clause.Sentence)

Quote #4

No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived of his standing in any way, nor will we proceed with force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by the law of the land. (39.1)

That's a long list of stuff the king won't do anymore. How long do you think it took the barons to come up with all of those? And what if they left any out?

Quote #5

To no one will we sell, to no one deny or delay right or justice. (40.1)

It has a nice ring to it; they should have led with this one…and maybe tattooed it onto the king's chest. Today this is one of the most lasting Magna Carta tidbits and has remained in most constitutions and codes of laws.