Quotes by Samuel Butler
The man who lets himself be bored is even more contemptible than the bore.
- 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.
- Samuel Butler
Man, unlike animals, has never learned that the sole purpose in life is to enjoy it.
- Samuel Butler
All of the animals except for man know that the principle business of life is to enjoy it.
- Samuel Butler
A hen is only an egg’s way of making another egg.
- Samuel Butler
People in general are equally horrified at hearing the Christian religion doubted, and seeing it practiced
– Samuel Butler
Why should not Conscience have a vacation.
- Samuel Butler
Man is the only animal that can remain on friendly terms with the victims he intends to eat until he eats them.
~ Samuel Butler
Prayers are to men as dolls are to children.
― Samuel Butler