When a father gives to his son, both laugh; when a son gives to his father, both cry.William Shakespeare
If you prick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh? If you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge?William Shakespeare
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
No man is the wiser for his learning; it may administer matter to work in, or objects to work upon; but wit and wisdom are born with a man.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
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
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