Those who have never had a father can at any rate never know the sweets of losing one. To most men the death of his father is a new lease of life.
Samuel ButlerHe has spent his life best who has enjoyed it most. God will take care that we do not enjoy it any more than is good for us.
Samuel ButlerPeople in general are equally horrified at hearing the Christian religion doubted, and at seeing it practiced.
Samuel ButlerIf God wants us to do a thing, he should make his wishes sufficiently clear. Sensible people will wait till he has done this before paying much attention to him.
Samuel Butler