John Selden Quotes

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.

Commonly we say a judgement falls upon a man for something in him we cannot abide.

Marriage is a desperate thing.

Take a straw and throw it up into the air — you may see by that which way the wind is.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

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.

They that govern the most make the least noise.

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

The House of Commons is called the Lower House, in twenty Acts of Parliament; but what are twenty Acts of Parliament amongst Friends?

Gentelmen heve ever been more temperate in their religion than common people, as having more reason.

A king is a thing men have made for their own sakes, for quietness' sake. Just as in a family one man is appointed to buy the meat.

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

Humility is a virtue all preach, none practice; and yet everybody is content to hear.