John Selden Quotes
Most popular John Selden Quotes
Wit and wisdom are born with a man.
Philosophy is nothing but discretion.
Preachers say, 'Do as I say, not as I do.'
They that govern the most make the least noise.
Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.
Humility is a virtue all preach, none practice; and yet everybody is content to hear.
Old friends are best. King James used to call for his old shoes; they were easiest for his feet.
The happiness of married life depends upon making small sacrifices with readiness and cheerfulness.
Pleasures are alike, simply considered in themselves. He that take pleasure to hear sermons enjoys himself as much as he that hears a play.
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 one can tell how to refute him.
Religion is like the fashion; one man wears his doublet slashed, another laced, another plain; but every man has a doublet: so every man has a religion. We differ about the trimming.
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 refute him.
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.
