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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Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise.

Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise.

'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...

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

They that govern the most make the least noise.

They that govern the most make the least noise.

Humanity is a Virtue all preach, none practice, and yet every body is content to...

Humanity is a Virtue all preach, none practice, and yet every body is content to...

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.

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.

'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...

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...

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...

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

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

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.

'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...

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

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....

No man is the wiser for his learning

No man is the wiser for his learning

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

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...

Ignorance gives one a large range of probabilities

Ignorance gives one a large range of probabilities

There is no slavery but ignorance.

There is no slavery but ignorance.

No law is quite appropriate for all

No law is quite appropriate for all