Quotes by John Selden
john selden
No man is the wiser for his learning
john selden
Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise.
john selden
They that govern the most make the least noise.
john selden
The world cannot be governed without juggling.
john selden
In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read for your own satisfaction, but not name them.
john selden
Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.
john selden
'Tis not seasonable to call a man a traitor that has an army at his heels
john selden
Pleasures are all alike simply considered in themselves: he that hunts, or he that governs the commonwealth, they both please themselves alike, only we commend that, whereby we ourselves receive ...
