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

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

Old friends are best.

Old friends are best.

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...

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...

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

'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...

Money makes a man laugh

Money makes a man laugh

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 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...

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...

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

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

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

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 a traitor that has an army at his...

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

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,...

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...

When you interact with another, an illusion is part of this dynamic. This illusion allows...

When you interact with another, an illusion is part of this dynamic. This illusion allows...

Will you love me in December as you do in May, Will you love me...

Will you love me in December as you do in May, Will you love me...

We are each of us angels with only one wing. And we can only fly...

We are each of us angels with only one wing. And we can only fly...

Pleasure may come from illusion, but happiness can come only of reality.

Pleasure may come from illusion, but happiness can come only of reality.