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• Philosophy is nothing but discretion. -- John Selden (1584-1654) -- Philosophy
• Never tell your resolution beforehand. -- John Selden (1584-1654) -- Wisdom
• Wit and wisdom are born with a man. -- John Selden (1584-1654) -- Learning
• Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain. -- John Selden (1584-1654)
• Few men make themselves masters of the things they write or speak.
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• Commonly we say a judgment falls upon a man for something in him we cannot abide.
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• MULTITUDE, n. A crowd; the source of political wisdom and virtue.
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• Marriage is a desperate thing. -- John Selden (1584-1654) -- Marriage
• Syllables govern the world. -- John Selden (1584-1654) -- Powe