It is not he who gains the exact point in dispute who scores most in controversy — but he who has shown the better temper. – Samuel Butler
The oldest books are still only just out to those who have not read them. – Samuel Butler

It is not he who gains the exact point in dispute who scores most in controversy — but he who has shown the better temper. – Samuel Butler
The oldest books are still only just out to those who have not read them. – Samuel Butler
The best liar is he who makes the smallest amount of lying go the longest way. – Samuel Butler
The Bible may be the truth, but it is not the whole truth and nothing but the truth. – Samuel Butler