Samuel Butler
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Truth is generally kindness, but where the two diverge and collide, kindness should override truth.
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Logic is like the sword--those who appeal to it shall perish by it.
For truth is precious and divine Too rich a pearl for carnal swine.
Life is like playing the violin in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
Truth is generally kindness, but where the two diverge and collide, kindness should override truth.
An apology for the devil: it must be remembered that we have heard one side of the case. God has written all the books.
The course of true anything does not run smooth.
Men should not try to overstrain their goodness more than any other faculty.
The best liar is he who makes the smallest amount of lying go the longest way.
Life is not an exact science, it is an art.
To live is like love, all reason is against it, and all healthy instinct for it.
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I would never die for my beliefs because I might be wrong.
Today's misery is real unemployment, home foreclosures and bankruptcies. This is the Obama Misery Index and its at a record high. Its going to take more than new rhetoric to put Americans back to work - its going to take a new president.
The Bee Gees who are brilliant, I just love great music.
Smiling is definitely one of the best beauty remedies. If you have a good sense of humor and a good approach to life, that's beautiful.
What does good in bed mean to me? When I'm sick and I stay home from school propped up with lots of pillows watching TV and my mom brings me soup - that's good in bed.
The first rule of business is: Do other men for they would do you.
'Harry Potter' gave me back self respect. Harry gave me a job to do that I loved more than anything else.
The forces that are driving mankind toward unity and peace are deep-seated and powerful. They are material and natural, as well as moral and intellectual.
My work has also motivated me to put a lot of time into seeking out good food and to spend more money on it.
It's been a huge blessing, being able to travel and have a great life.
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