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~ John Selden Quotes ~
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John Selden Quotes


An English jurist and a scholar of England's ancient laws and constitution and scholar of Jewish law.
John Selden (16 December 1584 – 30 November 1654) was an English jurist and a scholar of England's ancient laws and constitution and scholar of Jewish law. He was known as a polymath showing true intellectual depth and breadth; John Milton hailed Selden in 1644 as "the chief of learned men reputed in this land."

Here are some famous quotes by John Selden.




Never tell your resolution beforehand.

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Old friends are best. King James used to call for his old shoes; they were the easiest for his feet.

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« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2015, 10:51:50 AM »
Prayer should be short without giving God Almighty reasons why He should grant this or that; He knows best what is good for us.