Maxioms by Samuel Butler
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
I do not mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.
Doubtless the pleasure is as great
Of being cheated as to cheat.
Doubtless the pleasure is as great
Of being cheated as to cheat.
For zeal's a dreadful termagant,
That teaches saints to tear and cant.
For zeal's a dreadful termagant,
That teaches saints to tear and cant.
Any fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of some sense to know how to lie well.
Any fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of some sense to know how to lie well.
For brevity is very good,
Where we are, or are not understood.
For brevity is very good,
Where we are, or are not understood.
