Quotes by Selden, John

He that has not religion to govern his morality, is not a dram better >>

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times. >>

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

Quotations about Prayer

No one can pray well, but those who live well. >>

I have not placed reading before praying because I regard it more impo >>

Battering the gates of heaven with the storms of prayer. >>

Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.

Selden, John