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Samuel Butler

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Samuel Butler (baptized 14 February 1613 – 25 September 1680) was a poet and satirist. He is remembered now chiefly for a long satirical poem entitled Hudibras .


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Quote Left An apology for the devil it must be remembered that we have heard only one side of the case God has written all the books. Quote Right
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Quote Left The advantage of doing one's praising for oneself is that one can lay it on so thick and exactly in the right places. Quote Right
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Quote Left I have been told lately that Fuseli was travelling by coach and a gentleman opposite him said: 'I understand, Mr. Fuseli, that you are a paint... Quote Right
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Quote Left They say the test of literary power is whether a man can write an inscription. I say, 'Can he name a kitten?' Quote Right
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Quote Left Logic is like the sword--those who appeal to it shall perish by it. Quote Right
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