6 Quotes & Sayings By John Selden

John Selden was born in England around 1580, and died in 1654. He was an English lawyer, politician, and scientist. Selden's experience as a lawyer led him to research the law by experimenting on natural phenomena. He also wrote about natural phenomena in his "New Experiments" Read more

The New Experiments were written about the law of gravity. He became one of the earliest proponents of experimental science in England, and was known mainly for his work on the law of gravity. His writings were organized around the concept of universal gravitation, which he described as "the most general truth in nature."

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Old friends are best. King James used to call for his old shoes they were the easiest for his feet. John Selden
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Prayer should be short without giving God Almighty reasons why He should grant this or that He knows best what is good for us. John Selden
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Never tell your resolution beforehand. John Selden
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Wise people say nothing in dangerous times. John Selden
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Old friends are best. John Selden