Quotes by John Selden

“Wise men say nothing in dangerous times”

“He that has not religion to govern his morality, is not a dram better than my mastiff-dog; so long as you stroke him, and please him, and do not pinch him, he will play with you as finely as may be, he is a very good moral mastiff; but if you hurt him, he will fly in your face, and tear out your throat.”

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

“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.”

“The world cannot be governed without juggling.”

“Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but because tis an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to confute him”

“Tis not seasonable to call a man a traitor that has an army at his heels”

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

Old friends are best. King James used to call for his old shoes they were the easiest for his feet.

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

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

Old friends are best.