Samuel Butler

As if Religion were intended
For nothing else but to be mended.

As if Religion were intended
For nothing else but to be mended.

Men do not stumble over mountains, but over molehills.

Men do not stumble over mountains, but over molehills.

Life is one long process of getting tired.

Life is one long process of getting tired.

The extremes of glory and of shame, Like east and west, become the same No Indian prince has to his read more

The extremes of glory and of shame, Like east and west, become the same No Indian prince has to his palace - More followers than a thief to the gallows

For his religion, it was fit
To match his learning and his wit;
'Twas Presbyterian true blue;
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For his religion, it was fit
To match his learning and his wit;
'Twas Presbyterian true blue;
For he was of that stubborn crew
Of errant saints, whom all men grant
To be the true Church Militant;
Such as do build their faith upon
The holy text of pike and gun;
Decide all controversies by
Infallible artillery;
And prove their doctrine orthodox,
By Apostolic blows and knocks.