Quotes about Samuel Butler

In old times people used to try and square the circle; now they try and...

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In law, nothing is certain but the expense.

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If we attend continually and promptly to the little that we can do, we shall...

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If the headache would only precede the intoxication, alcoholism would be a virtue.

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If I die prematurely I shall be saved from being bored to death at my...

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I really do not see much use in exalting the humble and meek; they do...

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I never knew a writer yet who took the smallest pains with his style and...

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I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.

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Human life is as evanescent as the morning dew or a flash of lightning.

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He that complies against his will is of his own opinion still.

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

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Half the vices which the world condemns most loudly have seeds of good in them...

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