Quotes by Selden, John

Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain. >>

They that govern the most make the least noise. >>

Pleasures are all alike simply considered in themselves: he that hunts >>

Quotations about Kings

Kings fight for empires, madmen for applause. >>

All I say is, kings is kings, and you got to make allowances. Take the >>

Kings in this should imitate God, their mercy should be above their wo >>

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.

Selden, John