Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on. Samuel Butler instrumentlearnlife Change image and share on social
The oldest books are only just out to those who have not read them. Samuel Butler bookoldread Change image and share on social
A skilful leech is better far, than half a hundred men of war. Samuel Butler halfhundredleech Change image and share on social
Priests are not men of the world; it is not intended that they should be; and a University training is the one best adapted to prevent their becoming so. Samuel Butler adaptintendman Change image and share on social
The youth of an art is, like the youth of anything else, its most interesting period. When it has come to the knowledge of good and evil it is stronger, but we care less about it. Samuel Butler artcareevil Change image and share on social
Look before you leap for as you sow, ye are like to reap. Samuel Butler leapreapsow Change image and share on social
Women can stand a beating except when it is with their own weapons. Samuel Butler beatstandweapon Change image and share on social
It has been said that the love of money is the root of all evil. The want of money is so quite as truly. Samuel Butler evillovemoney Change image and share on social
Life is like music; it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule. Samuel Butler composeearfelt Change image and share on social
Silence and tact may or may not be the same thing. Samuel Butler silencetactthing Change image and share on social
