What is the quote by the famous judge that laws should not just be followed bc they were made 300 years ago?

Question

It was an old english judge or early american that said stare decisis should be followed for some reason other than the fact it was on the books 300 years ago - that there should be reason to follow it now also? Thanks - writing a brief and can't remember this supporting quote

Answer 1

"It is a strange thing to be said in favor of a law that thus it was laid down in the reign of Henry IV." ...Oliver Wendell Holmes

Answer 2

Roy Bean