The law hath not been dead, though it hath slept

The law hath not been dead, though it hath slept

The quote "The law hath not been dead, though it hath slept" is from William Shakespeare's play, Measure for Measure. This line is spoken by the character Duke Vincentio, who is disguised as a friar throughout most of the play. The Duke is reflecting on the state of justice and law enforcement in Vienna, where the play is set.