“Life is like music, it must be composed by ear, feeling and instinct, not by rule.””
Quotes by Samuel Butler
“The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too.””
“All progress is based upon a universal innate desire on the part of every organism to live beyond its income””
“Books are like imprisoned souls till someone takes them down from a shelf and frees them.””
The Note Books Of Samuel Butler
“Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.””
“Man is the only animal that can remain on friendly terms with the victims he intends to eat until he eats them.””
The Note Books Of Samuel Butler
“All animals except man know that the principal business of life is to enjoy it.””
“Friendship is like money, easier made than kept.””
Samuel Butler
Samuel Butler was an English novelist and critic renowned for his incisive exploration of societal norms and human nature. His most notable works include the satirical utopian novel *Erewhon* (1872), ...