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.

Quote by John Selden

Topics: John Selden Quotes

Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.

Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.

Money makes a man laugh

Money makes a man laugh

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

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...

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.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

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.

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...

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

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...

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.

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...

'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...

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 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...

They that govern the most make the least noise.

They that govern the most make the least noise.

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,...

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

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

Old friends are best.

Old friends are best.

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...