For the use of Lawes, (which are but Rules Authorised) is not to bind the People from all Voluntary actions; but to direct and keep them in such a motion, as not to hurt themselves by their own impetuous desires, rashnesse, or indiscretion, as Hedges are set, not to stop Travellers, but to keep them in the way.
Izan ere, arau eskuetsiak besterik ez diren legeon egitekoa ez baita jendeari nahitako egintza oro galaraztea, baizik haiek zuzentzea eta kontrolpean mantentzea, beraien irrika, zentzugabekeria edo arinkeriaren eraginez elkarri kalterik egin ez diezaioten; bide bazterreko hesiak ere ez direnez jartzen bidaztiak geldiarazteko, baizik bidean barne eramateko.