Zitat des Tages von John Selden:
The world cannot be governed without juggling.
Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.
No man is the wiser for his learning; it may administer matter to work in, or objects to work upon; but wit and wisdom are born with a man.
Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another.
Of all actions of a man's life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet of all actions of our life tis most meddled with by other people.
Philosophy is nothing but discretion.
In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read for your own satisfaction, but not name them.
Old friends are best.
Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels.
Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.
Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.
They that govern the most make the least noise.