Samuel Butler

(born 1612; died 1680)

All animals except man know that the ultimate of life is to enjoy it. [Select]

{Category: Life and Death}

All progress is based upon a universal innate desire on the part of every organism to live beyond its income. [Select]

{Category: Success and Failure}

Any fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of some sense to know how to lie well. [Select]

{Category: Wisdom and Ignorance}

Logic is like the sword -- those who appeal to it shall perish by it. [Select]

{Category: Science and Religion}

Man is the only animal that can remain on friendly terms with the victims he intends to eat until he eats them. [Select]

{Category: Altruism and Cynicism}

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