Man is the only animal that laughs and has a state legislature.
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As the ancients Say wisely, have a care o' th' main chance, And look before you ere you leap For as you sow, ye are like to reap.Samuel Butler
Still amorous and fond and billing, Like Philip and Mary on a shilling.
Samuel Butler
Where entity and quiddity, The ghosts of defunct bodies, fly.
Samuel Butler
For those that run away and fly, Take place at least o' the enemy.
Samuel Butler
To himself everyone is immortal; he may know that he is going to die, but he can never know that he is dead.
Samuel Butler
He has spent his life best who has enjoyed it most. God will take care that we do not enjoy it any more than is good for us.
Samuel Butler
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