John Selden Quotes and Sayings
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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 | Refcard PDF ↑
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Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another. John Selden | Refcard PDF ↑
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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 | Refcard PDF ↑
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It's not the drinking to be blamed, but the excess. John Selden | Refcard PDF ↑
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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 | Refcard PDF ↑
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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 | Refcard PDF ↑
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Old friends are best. John Selden | Refcard PDF ↑
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Philosophy is nothing but discretion. John Selden | Refcard PDF ↑
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Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain. John Selden | Refcard PDF ↑
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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 | Refcard PDF ↑
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The world cannot be governed without juggling. John Selden | Refcard PDF ↑
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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 | Refcard PDF ↑
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They that govern the most make the least noise. John Selden | Refcard PDF ↑
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Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels. John Selden | Refcard PDF ↑
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Wise people say nothing in dangerous times. John Selden | Refcard PDF ↑