The thing we know best is that of which we are least conscious.
Quotes by Samuel Butler
Logic is like the sword - those who appeal to it shall perish by it.
All animals, except man, know that the principle business of life is to enjoy it.
We grant, although he had much wit, He was very shy of using it.
Or shear swine, all cry and no wool.
Nor do I know what is become Of him, more than the Pope of Rome.
No Indian prince has to his palace More followers than a thief to the gallows.
Like feather bed betwixt a wall And heavy brunt of cannon ball.
For he by geometric scale Could take the size of pots of ale.
And poets by their sufferings grow,-- As if there were no more to do, To make a poet excellent, But only want and discontent.

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