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
Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but because 'tis an excuse every man will… — 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
Women ought not to know their own wit, because they will still be showing it, and so spoil it. — John Selden Copy Share Image
Twas an unhappy Division that has been made between Faith and Works; though in my Intellect I may divide them, just as… — John Selden Copy Share Image
I have taken much pains to know everything that is esteemed worth knowing amongst men; but with all my reading, nothing now… — John Selden Copy Share Image
Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good… — 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
