I never knew a writer yet who took the smallest pains with his style and was at the same time readable. Samuel Butler knowpainreadable Change image and share on social
Any fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of some sense to know how to lie well. Samuel Butler foollieman Change image and share on social
Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of taint. Samuel Butler aboundcheapclear Change image and share on social
We all like to forgive, and love best not those who offend us least, nor who have done most for us, but those who make it most easy for us to forgive them. Samuel Butler easyforgivelove Change image and share on social
All progress is based upon a universal innate desire on the part of every organism to live beyond its income. Samuel Butler basedesireincome 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
The Ancient Mariner would not have taken so well if it had been called The Old Sailor. Samuel Butler ancientcallmariner Change image and share on social
Christ and The Church: If he were to apply for a divorce on the grounds of cruelty, adultery and desertion, he would probably get one. Samuel Butler adulteryapplychrist Change image and share on social
Life is one long process of getting tired. Samuel Butler lifelongprocess Change image and share on social
