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John Selden quotes

English Statesman December 16, 1584 – November 30, 1654

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Of all actions of a man's life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet of all actions of our life tis most meddled with by other people. John Selden
John Selden quote: "Old friends are best."
Old friends are best. John Selden
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
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
John Selden quote: "Wise people say nothing in dangerous times."
Wise people say nothing in dangerous times. John Selden
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
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
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
John Selden quote: "Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain."
Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain. John Selden
John Selden quote: "Philosophy is nothing but discretion."
Philosophy is nothing but discretion. John Selden
John Selden quote: "Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of..."
Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another. John Selden
John Selden quote: "It's not the drinking to be blamed, but the excess."
It's not the drinking to be blamed, but the excess. John Selden
John Selden quote: "Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at..."
Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels. John Selden
John Selden quote: "The world cannot be governed without juggling."
The world cannot be governed without juggling. John Selden
John Selden quote: "Preachers say: do as I say, not what I do"
Preachers say: do as I say, not what I do John Selden

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