The worst thing that can happen to a man is to lose his money, the next worst his health, the next worst his reputation. Samuel Butler badhappenhealth Change image and share on social
People care more about being thought to have taste than about being thought either good, clever or amiable. Samuel Butler amiablecareclever Change image and share on social
Every man's work, whether it be literature, or music or pictures or architecture or anything else, is always a portrait of himself. Samuel Butler architectureliteratureman 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
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
Those who have never had a father can at any rate never know the sweets of losing one. To most men the death of his father is a new lease of life. Samuel Butler deathfatherlease Change image and share on social
The three most important things a man has are, briefly, his private parts, his money, and his religious opinions. Samuel Butler brieflyimportantman Change image and share on social
All animals, except man, know that the principal business of life is to enjoy it. Samuel Butler animalbusinessenjoy Change image and share on social
People are always good company when they are doing what they really enjoy. Samuel Butler companyenjoygood Change image and share on social