Frederic William Maitland Quotes

A collection of quotes by Frederic William Maitland.

Frederic William Maitland (1850-1906) was a renowned English legal historian and scholar. He is considered one of the greatest legal historians of his time. Maitland's contributions to legal history and the study of English law were groundbreaking, particularly in his exploration of the origins and development of English common law. His meticulous research and profound insights led to a better understanding of legal institutions and their evolution. Maitland's seminal works, including "The History of English Law Before the Time of Edward I," continue to be highly influential in the field of legal history.

The hunger and thirst for knowledge, the keen delight in the

The hunger and thirst for knowledge, the keen delight in the chase, the good humored willingness to admit that the scent was false, the eager desire to get on with the work, the cheerful resolution to go back and begin again, the broad good sense, the unaffected modesty, the imperturbable temper, the gratitude for any little help that was given -- all these will remain in my memory though I cannot paint them for others.

Frederic William Maitland

Knowledge