We pick out a text here and there to make it serve our turn; whereas , if we take it all together,… — John Selden Copy Share Image
Preachers say, "Do as I say, not as I do." But if a physician had the same disease upon him that I… — John Selden Copy Share Image
Equity is a roguish thing. For Law we have a measure, know what to trust to; Equity is according to the conscience… — John Selden Copy Share Image
A wise man should never resolve upon anything, at least, never let the world know his resolution, for if he cannot reach… — John Selden Copy Share Image
Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why He should grant this or that; He knows best wheat is good… — John Selden Copy Share Image
Men say they are of the same religion, for quietness' sake; but if the matter were well examined, you would scarce find… — John Selden Copy Share Image
They that are against Superstition oftentimes run into it of the wrong side. If I will wear all colours but black, then… — John Selden Copy Share Image
If the prisoner should ask the judge whether he would be content to be hanged, were he in his case, he would… — John Selden Copy Share Image
He that has not religion to govern his morality, is not a dram better than my mastiff-dog; so long as you stroke… — John Selden Copy Share Image
We look after religion as the butcher did after his knife, when he had it in his mouth. — John Selden Copy Share Image
Old friends are best. King James used to call for his old shoes; they were the easiest for his feet. — John Selden Copy Share Image
Pleasures are all alike simply considered in themselves: he that hunts, or he that governs the commonwealth, they both please themselves alike, only we… — John Selden Copy Share Image
We pick out a text here and there to make it serve our turn; whereas , if we take it all together, and considered… — John Selden Copy Share Image
Talk what you will of the Jews,--that they are cursed: they thrive wherever they come; they are able to oblige the prince of their… — John Selden Copy Share Image
They that are against superstition oftentimes run into it of the wrong side. If I wear all colors but black, then I am superstitious… — John Selden Copy Share Image
