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John Selden (December 16, 1584 - November 30, 1654) was an English lawyer, historian, and philosopher. Limited information is available, but he is known for his contributions to the fields of law, history, and philosophy.

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Famous John Selden Quotes

“Every law is a contract between the king and the people and therefore to be kept.”

People Law Kings Contracts

Author:John Selden

“Gentelmen heve ever been more temperate in their religion than common people, as having more reason.”

People Reason Common

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“The law against witches does not prove there be any; but it punishes the malice of those people that use such means to take away men's lives.”

People Men Mean Doe Use Law Prove Witch Malice

Book:The table-talk of John Selden, with a biogr. preface and notes by S.W. Singer

Source: The table-talk of John Selden, with a biogr. preface and notes by S.W. Singer

“Of all the actions of a man's life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet of all the actions of our lives, 'tis the most meddled with by other people.”

People Men Doe Action Marriage Our Lives Concern Wedding

Author:John Selden