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

Quote by John Selden

Topics: Excess Quotes

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

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 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...

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

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

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

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...

Old friends are best.

Old friends are best.

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...

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

Money makes a man laugh

Money makes a man laugh

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,...

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.

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.

Though those that are betray'd Do feel the treason sharply, yet the traitor Stands in...

Though those that are betray'd Do feel the treason sharply, yet the traitor Stands in...

I am proud to be Chinese, and I do not tolerate any traitor.

I am proud to be Chinese, and I do not tolerate any traitor.

No worse fate can befall a man than to be surrounded by traitor souls.

No worse fate can befall a man than to be surrounded by traitor souls.