Tag: John Selden

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.

John Selden

Preachers say, Do as I say, not as I do.

John Selden

Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.

John Selden

Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.

John Selden

Never tell your resolution beforehand.

John Selden

Marriage is a desperate thing.

John Selden

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.

John Selden