There is no book on which we can rest in a dying moment but the Bible.

- John Selden

A wise man should never resolve upon anything, at least, never let the world know his resolution, for if he cannot reach that he is ashamed.

- John Selden

He that has not religion to govern his morality, is not a dram better than my mastiff-dog; so long as you stroke him, and please him, and do not pinc…

- John Selden

Abundance consists not alone in material possession, but in an uncovetous spirit.

- John Selden

The happiness of married life depends upon making small sacrifices with readiness and cheerfulness.

- John Selden

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 refut…

- John Selden

All things are God's already; we can give him no right, by consecrating any, that he had not before, only we set it apart to his service - just as a …

- John Selden

To preach long, loud, and Damnation, is the way to be cried up. We love a man that damns us, and we run after him again to save us.

- John Selden

There was never a merry world since the fairies left off dancing.

- John Selden