101 Quotes by John Selden

Of all actions of a man's life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet of all actions of our life tis most meddled with by other people.

Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.

Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another.

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.

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

No man is the wiser for his learning; it may administer matter to work in, or objects to work upon; but wit and wisdom are born with a man.

In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read for your own satisfaction, but not name them.

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

Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.