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John Selden Quotes
A king is a thing men have made for their own sakes, for quietness sake. Just as in a family one man is appointed to buy the meat. - John Selden Quotes
Idolatry is in a mans own thought, not in the opinion of another. - John Selden Quotes
Ignorance of the law excuses no man: Not that all men know the law, but because tis an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to refute him. - John Selden Quotes
In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read for your own satisfaction, but not name them. - John Selden Quotes
Its not the drinking to be blamed, but the excess. - John Selden Quotes
No man is the wiser for his learning; it may administer matter to work in, or objects to work upon; but wit and wisdom are born with a man. - John Selden Quotes
Of all actions of a mans life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet of all actions of our life tis most meddled with by other people. - John Selden Quotes
Old friends are best. - John Selden Quotes
Old friends are best. King James used to call for his old shoes; they were easiest for his feet. - John Selden Quotes
Philosophy is nothing but discretion. - John Selden Quotes
Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain. - John Selden Quotes
Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us. - John Selden Quotes
The world cannot be governed without juggling. - John Selden Quotes
They that are against superstition oftentimes run into it of the wrong side. If I wear all colors but black, then I am superstitious in not wearing black. - John Selden Quotes
They that govern most make the least noise. - John Selden Quotes
They that govern the most make the least noise. - John Selden Quotes
Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels. - John Selden Quotes
Wise people say nothing in dangerous times. - John Selden Quotes
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