Tis a fine thing for children to learn to make verse but when they come to be men, they must speak like other men, or else they will be laughed at
More Quotes from 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
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
Few men make themselves masters of the things they write or speak.
John Selden
Preachers say, 'Do as I say, not as I do'.
John Selden
There never was a merry world since the fairies left off dancing, and the Parson left conjuring.
John Selden
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