Scrutamini scripturas (Let us look at the scriptures). These two…

Quote byJohn Selden · 1584–1654

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Table Talk (1689), Bible, Scripture..

English (original)

Scrutamini scripturas (Let us look at the scriptures). These two words have undone the world.

— John Selden

'Tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but the excess.

Commonly we say a judgement falls upon a man for something in him we cannot abide.

Humility is a virtue all preach, none practice; and yet everybody is content to hear.

The House of Commons is called the Lower House, in twenty Acts of Parliament; but what are twenty Acts of Parliament amongst Friends?

Old friends are best. King James used to call for his old shoes; they were easiest for his feet.

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