Pleasures are all alike simply considered in themselves: he that hunts, or he that governs the commonwealth, they both please themselves alike, only we commend that, whereby we ourselves receive some benefit.
John SeldenA wise man should never resolve upon anything, at least, never let the world know his resolution, for if he cannot reach that he is ashamed.
John SeldenPrayer 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