Besides, do any of us understand what we are doing? If we did, would we ever do it?

When you find something funny search it for hidden truth.

If Despotism failed only for want of a capable benevolent despot, what chance has Democracy, which requires a whole population of capable voters.

A man of great common sense and good taste - meaning thereby a man without originality or moral courage.

I like a bit of mongrel myself, whether it's a man or a dog.

The plain working truth is that it is not only good for people to be shocked occasionally, but absolutely necessary to the progress of society that they should be shocked pretty often.

Well, upon my soul! You are not ashamed to stand there and confess yourself a disgusting drunkard.