Samuel Butler

Such as take lodgings in a head
That's to be let unfurnished.

Such as take lodgings in a head
That's to be let unfurnished.

For brevity is very good,
Where we are, or are not understood.

For brevity is very good,
Where we are, or are not understood.

Fear is an ague, that forsakes
And haunts, by fits, those whom it takes;
And they'll opine read more

Fear is an ague, that forsakes
And haunts, by fits, those whom it takes;
And they'll opine they feel the pain
And blows they felt, to-day, again.

Independence is essential for permanent but fatal to immediate success.

Independence is essential for permanent but fatal to immediate success.

He that complies against his will is of his own opinion still.

He that complies against his will is of his own opinion still.