"A definition is the enclosing a wilderness of idea within a wall of words."
- Samuel Butler (1835 - 1902)

"A hen is only an egg's way of making another egg."
- Samuel Butler (1835 - 1902)

"All progress is based upon innate desire on the part of every organism to live beyond its income."
- Samuel Butler (1835 - 1902)

"An Apology for the Devil: It must be remembered that we have only heard one side of the case, God has written all the books."
- Samuel Butler (1835 - 1902)

"Conscience is thoroughly well-bred and soon leaves off talking to those who do not wish to hear it."
- Samuel Butler (1835 - 1902)

"For justice, though she's painted blind, is to the weaker side inclined."
- Samuel Butler (1835 - 1902)

"For those that fly may flight again, Which he can never do that's slain."
- Samuel Butler (1835 - 1902)

"For what is worth in anything, but so much money as 'twill bring."
- Samuel Butler (1835 - 1902)