Conscience is thoroughly well-bred and soon leaves off talking to those who do not wish to hear it.
Samuel Butler quote Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day's own trouble be sufficient for the day.
Samuel Butler quote Because they did not see merit where they should have seen it, people, to express their regret, will go and leave a lot of money to the very people who will be the first to throw stones at the next person who has anything to say and finds a difficulty in getting a hearing.
Samuel Butler quote Any fool can paint a picture, but it takes a wise man to be able to sell it.
Samuel Butler quote 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 quote All truth is not to be told at all times.
Samuel Butler quote All philosophies, if you ride them home, are nonsense, but some are greater nonsense than others.
Samuel Butler quote All of the animals except for man know that the principle business of life is to enjoy it.
Samuel Butler quote Biography
English novelist
