Laws were made for rogues.
"For the upright there are no laws" (German).[746] They are designed to control those to whom it may be said,—
Ye wad do little for God if the deil were dead.—Scotch.
"The fear o' hell's a hangman's whip
To keep the wretch in order;
But where ye feel your honour grip,
Let that be aye your border.
"Its slightest touches, instant pause,
Debar a' side pretences,
And resolutely keep its laws,