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.

Quote by John Selden

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Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.

Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.

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...

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

'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...

Old friends are best.

Old friends are best.

Money makes a man laugh

Money makes a man laugh

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,...

They that govern the most make the least noise.

They that govern the most make the least noise.

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.

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...

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.

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...

A king is a thing men have made for their own sakes, for quietness sake....

A king is a thing men have made for their own sakes, for quietness sake....

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.

No man is the wiser for his learning

No man is the wiser for his learning

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...

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

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.

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

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