Everywhere do I percieve a certain conspiracy of rich men seeking their own advantage underthat name and pretext of commonwealth.

The Utopians feel that slaughtering our fellow creatures gradually destroys the sense of compassion, which is the finest sentiment of which our human nature is capable.

Nobody sees a flower really,it is so small. We haven't time,and to see takes time- like to have a friend takes time. One of the greatest problems of our time is that many are schooled, but few are educated.

It is only natural, of course, that each man should think his own opinions best: the crow loves his fledgling, and the ape his cub.

A good tale evil told were better untold, and an evil take well told need none other solicitor.

It is naturally given to all men to esteem their own inventions best.

Yea, marry, now it is somewhat, for now it is rhyme; before, it was neither rhyme nor reason.