Quotes by John Selden

In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read...

#Books

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

#Ignorance

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

#Humanity

In spite of our wisdom and sensible talking, we on our feet must go plodding...

#Wisdom

No man is the wiser for his learning

#Learning, #Wisdom

Pleasures are all alike simply considered in themselves: he that hunts, or he that governs...

#Love, #Pleasure

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.

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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