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John Selden [1584-1654] English
Rank: 110
Statesman


John Selden was an English jurist and a scholar of England's ancient laws and constitution and scholar of Jewish law. He was known as a polymath showing true intellectual depth and breadth; John Milton hailed Selden in 1644 as "the chief of learned men reputed in this land."

Best, Communication, Marriage, Wisdom



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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. Marriage
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Old friends are best. Best
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Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.
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Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another.
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The world cannot be governed without juggling.
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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.
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It's not the drinking to be blamed, but the excess.
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Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.
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Wise people say nothing in dangerous times. Communication
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In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read for your own satisfaction, but not name them.
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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. Wisdom
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Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels.
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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.
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They that govern the most make the least noise.
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Philosophy is nothing but discretion.
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