Humility is a virtue all preach, none practice; and yet everybody is content to hear. John Selden More Quotes by John Selden More Quotes From John Selden It's not the drinking to be blamed, but the excess. John Selden No man is wiser for his learning, wit and wisdom are born with a man. John Selden They that are against superstition oftentimes run into it of the wrong side. If I wear all colors but black, then I am superstitious in not wearing black. John Selden Wit and wisdom differ. Wit is upon the sudden turn, wisdom is in bringing about ends. John Selden Wise people say nothing in dangerous times. John Selden nothing communication wise people They that govern the most make the least noise. John Selden govern make most noise Of all actions of a man's life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet of all actions of our life tis most meddled with by other people. John Selden man marriage life people