Quotes by Butler, Samuel

There are more fools than knaves in the world, else the knaves would n >>

The thief. Once committed beyond a certain point he should not worry h >>

I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy. >>

Quotations about Virtue

Wickedness is always easier than virtue, for it takes a short cut to e >>

Even virtue is fairer when it appears in a beautiful person. >>

What is virtue but the Trade Unionism of the married? >>

Rare virtues are like rare plants or animals, things that have not been able to hold their own in the world. A virtue to be serviceable must, like gold, be alloyed with some commoner but more durable metal.

Butler, Samuel