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Quote by Samuel Butler
They say the test of literary power is whether a man can write an

They say the test of literary power is whether a man can write an inscription. I say, Can he name a kitten? – Samuel Butler

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An 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

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God
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A man should be just cultured enough to be able to look with suspicion upon culture at first, not second hand. – Samuel Butler

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Power has only one duty – to secure the social welfare of the People. – Benjamin Disraeli

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