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It's not the drinking to be blamed, but the excess.
John Selden



Biography
Author Profession: Statesman
Nationality: English
Born: December 16, 1584
Died: November 30, 1654

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Old friends are best.
John Selden

They that govern the most make the least noise.
John Selden

Idolatry is in a man's own thought, not in the opinion of another.
John Selden

In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read for your own satisfaction, but not name them.
John Selden

They that are against superstition oftentimes run into it of the wrong side. If I wear all colors but black, then I am superstitious in not wearing black.
John Selden

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.
John Selden

Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.
John Selden

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Words
Blamed, Drinking, Excess
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Blamed, Drinking, Excess
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