Vaccination is the medical sacrament corresponding to baptism. Whether it is or is not more efficacious I do not know. Samuel Butler baptismefficaciousmedical Change image and share on social
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. Samuel Butler absurditycommissioncommit Change image and share on social
Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing to us our appearance only. Samuel Butler appearancegratefulmirror Change image and share on social
Oaths are but words, and words are but wind. Samuel Butler oathwindword Change image and share on social
People are lucky and unlucky not according to what they get absolutely, but according to the ratio between what they get and what they have been led to expect. Samuel Butler absolutelyexpectlead Change image and share on social
Mr. Tennyson has said that more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of, but he wisely refrains from saying whether they are good or bad things. Samuel Butler baddreamgood Change image and share on social
Self-preservation is the first law of nature. Samuel Butler lawnaturepreservation Change image and share on social
If I die prematurely I shall be saved from being bored to death at my own success. Samuel Butler boredeathdie Change image and share on social
An apology for the devil: it must be remembered that we have heard one side of the case. God has written all the books. Samuel Butler apologybookcase Change image and share on social
