John Selden: Quotes about men

John Selden was English jurist and scholar of England's ancient laws and constitution, and of Jewish law. Explore interesting quotes on men.
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“A king is a thing men have made for their own sakes, for quietness' sake. Just as in a family one man is appointed to buy the meat.”

John Selden

Of a King.
Table Talk (1689)

Men , Family

“The law against witches does not prove there be any; but it punishes the malice of those people that use such means to take away men's lives.”

John Selden

Witches.
Table Talk (1689)

Men , People , Law

“Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but because 'tis an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to refute him.”

John Selden

Law.
Table Talk (1689)

Men , Law

“Few men make themselves masters of the things they write or speak.”

John Selden

Learning.
Table Talk (1689)

Men

“Wise men say nothing in dangerous times.”

John Selden

Wisdom.
Table Talk (1689)

Men , Time