We veneer civilization by doing unkind things in a kind way.
Pothinus: "Is it possible that Caesar, the conqueror of the world, has time to occupy himself with such a trifle as our taxes?" Caesar: "My friend, taxes are the chief business of a conqueror of the world.
I was a cannibal for twenty-five years. For the rest I have been a vegetarian.
This planet is obviously being used as an insane asylum by other planets.
Tradition will accustom people to any atrocity
Property is organized robbery.