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 SeldenCasting out devils is mere juggling; they never cast out any but what they first cast in.
John SeldenThe happiness of married life depends upon making small sacrifices with readiness and cheerfulness.
John SeldenHe that has not religion to govern his morality, is not a dram better than my mastiff-dog; so long as you stroke him, and please him, and do not pinch him, he will play with you as finely as may be, he is a very good moral mastiff; but if you hurt him, he will fly in your face, and tear out your throat.
John Selden