Quotes about John Selden

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

#John Selden

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

#John Selden

They that govern the most make the least noise.

#John Selden

They that are against superstition oftentimes run into it of the wrong side. If I...

#John Selden

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

#John Selden

Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or...

#John Selden

Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.

#John Selden

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

#John Selden

Old friends are best.

#John Selden

Of all actions of a man's life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet...

#John Selden

No man is the wiser for his learning; it may administer matter to work in,...

#John Selden

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

#John Selden