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John Selden Quotes (1584-1654)
About John Selden
John Selden (December 16, 1584 - November 30, 1654) was an English jurist, legal antiquary and oriental scholar.
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“Philosophy is nothing but discretion.”
“Never tell your resolution beforehand.”
“Few men make themselves masters of the things they write or speak.”
“Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.”
“Scrutamini scripturas (Let us look at the scriptures). These two words have undone the world.”
“The House of Commons is called the Lower House, in twenty Acts of Parliament; but what are twenty Acts of Parliament amongst Friends?”
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John Selden on Learning 2 quotes
“Few men make themselves Masters of the things they write or speak.”
John Selden on Humility 2 quotes
“Humility is a virtue all preach, none practise, and yet every body is content to hear.”
John Selden on Philosophy
“Philosophy is nothing but Discretion.”
John Selden on Resolution
“Never tell your resolution beforehand.”
John Selden on Judgment
John Selden on Wind
About John Selden
John Selden (December 16, 1584 - November 30, 1654) was an English jurist, legal antiquary and oriental scholar.