Samuel Butler Quotes

An empty house is like a stray dog or a body from which life has departed.

- Samuel Butler

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The thief. Once committed beyond a certain point he should not worry himself too much about not being a thief any more. Thieving is God's message to him. Let him try and be a good thief. - Samuel Butler

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