It's not the drinking to be blamed, but the excess.

Quote by John Selden

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Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels.

Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels.

They that are against superstition oftentimes run into it of the wrong side. If I...

They that are against superstition oftentimes run into it of the wrong side. If I...

In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read...

In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read...

'Tis not the eating, nor 'tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but...

'Tis not the eating, nor 'tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but...

No man is the wiser for his learning

No man is the wiser for his learning

Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels.

Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels.

Pleasures are all alike simply considered in themselves: he that hunts, or he that governs...

Pleasures are all alike simply considered in themselves: he that hunts, or he that governs...

Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.

Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

In spite of our wisdom and sensible talking, we on our feet must go plodding...

In spite of our wisdom and sensible talking, we on our feet must go plodding...

Money makes a man laugh

Money makes a man laugh

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

Never tell your resolution beforehand, or it's twice as onerous a duty.

Never tell your resolution beforehand, or it's twice as onerous a duty.

Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but...

Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but...

Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or...

Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or...

'Tis not seasonable to call a man a traitor that has an army at his...

'Tis not seasonable to call a man a traitor that has an army at his...

Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another.

Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another.

Of all actions of a man's life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet...

Of all actions of a man's life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet...

No man is the wiser for his learning; it may administer matter to work in,...

No man is the wiser for his learning; it may administer matter to work in,...