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“Pride may be allowed to this or that degree, else a man cannot keep up his dignity.”

Quote by John Selden

Book:Table-Talk: being the Discourses of John Selden, Esq.; or his sence of various matters of weight and high consequence relating especially to Religion and State. Edited by R. Milward

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Table-Talk: being the Discourses of John Selden, Esq.; or his sence of various matters of weight and high consequence relating especially to Religion and State. Edited by R. Milward

This book compiles the philosophical and political reflections of John Selden, an English jurist and historian, edited by R. Milward. The discourses delve into a range of weighty issues, particularly those concerning religion and the state. more

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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. more

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