While you are upon the earth, enjoy the good things that are here.
¶ "Pleasure"
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John Selden (1584-1654) English jurist, antiquary, politician, Orientalist
In my intellect, I may divide [faith and works], just as in the candle I know there is both light and heat; yet put out the candle, and both are gone.
¶ (Attributed)
Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but because it is an excuse every man will plead, and no man can tell how to confute him.
¶ (Attributed)
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