A flower blossoms for its own joy.
Really, if the lower orders don't set a good example, what on earth is the use of them?
It is a vulgar error to suppose that America was ever discovered. It was merely detected.
To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect.
I never forget a face, but in your case I'll make an exception.
The salesman knows nothing of what he is selling save that he is charging a great deal too much for it.