"Wise people say nothing in dangerous times."
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"Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but because 'tis an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to refute him."
― John Selden
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"Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another."
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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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"They that govern the most make the least noise."
― John Selden
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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."
― John Selden
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"It's not the drinking to be blamed, but the excess."
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"The world cannot be governed without juggling."
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"Preachers say: do as I say, not what I do"
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"Humility is a virtue all preach, none practice; and yet everybody is content to hear."
― John Selden
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