A sense of humor keen enough to show a man his own absurdities will keep him from the commission of all sins, or nearly all, save those worth committing.

Quote by Samuel Butler

Topics: Humor Quotes, Sin Quotes

Opinions have vested interests just as men have.

Opinions have vested interests just as men have.

All of the animals except for man know that the principle business of life is...

All of the animals except for man know that the principle business of life is...

The voice of the Lord is the voice of common sense, which is shared by...

The voice of the Lord is the voice of common sense, which is shared by...

Justice while she winks at crimes, Stumbles on innocence sometimes.

Justice while she winks at crimes, Stumbles on innocence sometimes.

Conscience is thoroughly well-bred and soon leaves off talking to those who do not wish...

Conscience is thoroughly well-bred and soon leaves off talking to those who do not wish...

Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of...

Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of...

Life is a quarry, out of which we are to mold and chisel and complete...

Life is a quarry, out of which we are to mold and chisel and complete...

God cannot alter the past, though historians can.

God cannot alter the past, though historians can.

He has spent his life best who has enjoyed it most. God will take care...

He has spent his life best who has enjoyed it most. God will take care...

Though analogy is often misleading, it is the least misleading thing we have.

Though analogy is often misleading, it is the least misleading thing we have.

It is a wise tune that knows its own father, and I like my music...

It is a wise tune that knows its own father, and I like my music...

Brigands demand your money or your life; women require both.

Brigands demand your money or your life; women require both.

And so there is no God but has been in the loins of past gods.

And so there is no God but has been in the loins of past gods.

Money is the last enemy that shall never be subdued. While there is flesh there...

Money is the last enemy that shall never be subdued. While there is flesh there...

Youth is like spring, an overpraised season

Youth is like spring, an overpraised season

Fear is static that prevents me from hearing myself.

Fear is static that prevents me from hearing myself.

Women can stand a beating except when it is with their own weapons.

Women can stand a beating except when it is with their own weapons.

People in general are equally horrified at hearing the Christian religion doubted, and seeing it...

People in general are equally horrified at hearing the Christian religion doubted, and seeing it...

Christianity is an everyday battle against temptations and evil. We are already winners...But we've got...

Christianity is an everyday battle against temptations and evil. We are already winners...But we've got...

A Christian is a man who feels repentance on Sunday for what he did on...

A Christian is a man who feels repentance on Sunday for what he did on...