Samuel Butler Quotes

Though analogy is often misleading, it is the least misleading thing we have.

Samuel Butler

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: british
  • Birth: December 4, 1835 - June 18, 1902

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When I was a student, I studied philosophy and religion. I talked about being patient. Some people say I was too hopeful, too optimistic, but you have to be optimistic just in keeping with the philosophy of non-violence.

John Lewis

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Deep down, I do not believe that there are any really good parents out there - the same way that I do not believe there were any really good doctors in the 10th century.

Stefan Molyneux

GoodParentsBelieveDeepDownWay

I wear American Apparel jeans every day of my life.

Rosa Salazar

LifeDayAmericanMy LifeEvery Day

I have continued to work at different things, and rebuilt my home all by myself. I did it for the sake of satisfaction at doing something. I did it because I happened to be where I was.

Mikhail Kalashnikov

WorkHomeMyselfDoingSatisfaction

My identity is based around being a writer. I can't not write. It's a compulsion.

Mike Cernovich

IdentityWriteBeingWriterAround

That's one of those things about being a computer science major: Valentine's Day is just another day.

Jawed Karim

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I don't get fat, I get skinny.

Diana Ross

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If you ask a million players who they would want as manager, they will come back with a top three list of Mourinho, Pep Guardiola, or Diego Simeone.

Diego Costa

YouBackThreeWantManagerTop

If you have distance from the events, then your story can work as an analogy or parable rather than its literal narrative.

Peter Morgan

WorkStoryYouDistanceEventsYour

In 1980, it cost just under $600 to take a round-trip flight within the United States.

Peter Diamandis

FlightWithinCostTakeUnitedJust

Accepting fear head-on is freeing.

Nina Tassler

FearAcceptingFreeingHead-On

I demand my kids be respectful, responsible and grateful. And they have to love the Lord with all their hearts.

Mariano Rivera

LoveGratefulResponsibleLordKids

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