Patience is the chiefest fruit of study; a man that strives to make himself different from other men by much reading gains this chiefest good, that in all fortunes he hath something to entertain and comfort himself withal.
There is no book on which we can rest in a dying moment but the Bible. - John Selden
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
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.
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
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…
The happiness of married life depends upon making small sacrifices with readiness and cheerfulness. - John Selden
The happiness of married life depends upon making small sacrifices with readiness and cheerfulness.
Abundance consists not alone in material possession, but in an uncovetous spirit. - John Selden
Abundance consists not alone in material possession, but in an uncovetous spirit.
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
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 …
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
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…
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
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.
There was never a merry world since the fairies left off dancing. - John Selden
There was never a merry world since the fairies left off dancing.
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