Opinions have vested interests just as men have. – Samuel Butler
The man who lets himself be bored is even more contemptible than the bore. – Samuel Butler

Opinions have vested interests just as men have. – Samuel Butler
The man who lets himself be bored is even more contemptible than the bore. – Samuel Butler
One of the first businesses of a sensible man is to know when he is beaten, and to leave off fighting at once. – Samuel Butler
Conscience is thoroughly well-bred and soon leaves off talking to those who do not wish to hear it. – Samuel Butler