There are two great rules of life, the one general and the other particular. The first is that everyone can, in the end get what he wants if he only tries. This is the general rule. The particular rule is that every individual is more or less an exception to the general rule. – Samuel Butler
The best liar is he who makes the smallest amount of lying go the longest way. – Samuel Butler
The public do not know enough to be experts, but know enough to decide between them. – Samuel Butler
For truth is precious and divine, too rich a pearl for carnal swine. – Samuel Butler
Be studious in your profession, and you will be learned. Be industrious and frugal, and you will be rich. Be sober and temperate, and you will be healthy. Be in general virtuous, and you will be happy. At least you will, by such conduct, stand the best chance for such consequences. – Benjamin Franklin