I cannot see the short, white curls Upon the forehead of an Ox, But what I see them dripping with That poor thing's blood, and hear the ax; When I see calves and lambs, I see Them led to death; I see no bird Or rabbit cross the open field But what a sudden shot is heard; A shout that tells me men aim true, For death or wound, doth chill me through. W.H. Davies I have been studying the traits and dispositions of the "lower animals" (so called) and contrasting them with the traits and dispositions of man. I find the result humiliating to me.

The good Lord didn't create anything without a purpose, but the fly comes close.

God has put something noble and good into every heart His hand created.

You may have noticed that the less I know about a subject the more confidence I have, and the more new light I throw on it.

I can understand German as well as the maniac that invented it, but I talk it best through an interpreter.

Scientists have odious manners, except when you prop up their theory; then you can borrow money off them.

There are too many stars in some places and not enough in others.