In old times people used to try and square the circle; now they try and devise schemes for satisfying the Irish nation.
Samuel ButlerChrist: I dislike him very much. Still, I can stand him. What I cannot stand is the wretched band of people whose profession is to hoodwink us about him.
Samuel ButlerAn apology for the devil: it must be remembered that we have heard one side of the case. God has written all the books.
Samuel Butler