Quotes by Butler, Samuel

Because they did not see merit where they should have seen it, people, >>

There is but one step from the Academy to the Fad. >>

For most men, and most circumstances, pleasure --tangible material pro >>

Quotations about Vice

Life is extraordinarily suave and sweet with certain natural, witty, a >>

What were once vices are the fashion of the day. >>

The function of vice is to keep virtue within reasonable bounds. >>

Half the vices which the world condemns most loudly have seeds of good in them and require moderated use rather than total abstinence.

Butler, Samuel