Quote by John Selden
Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his

Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels. – John Selden

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Of all actions of a mans life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet of all actions of our life tis most meddled with by other people. – John Selden

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No man is the wiser for his learning it may administer matter to work in, or objects to work upon but wit and wisdom are born with a man. – John Selden

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The secret of mans success resides in his insight into the moods of people, and his tact in dealing with them. – Josiah Gilbert Holland

Forbear to mention what thou canst not praise. – Matthew Prior

Perseverance and tact are the two great qualities most valuable for all those who would climb, but especially for those who have to step out of the crowd. – Benjamin Disraeli

Silence is not always tact, but it is tact that is golden, not silence. – Samuel Butler

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