John Selden — English Statesman born on December 16, 1584, died on November 30, 1654

John Selden was an English jurist and a scholar of England's ancient laws and constitution and scholar of Jewish law. He was known as a polymath showing true intellectual depth and breadth; John Milton hailed Selden in 1644 as "the chief of learned men reputed in this land.".. (wikipedia)

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.
Old friends are best.
Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels.
Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.
Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or that; he knows best what is good for us.