Samuel Butler, (1835-1902) Victorian-era English author Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-6] of 6 Samuel Butler quotesSamuel Butler QuotesSamuel Butler The most important service rendered by the press and the magazines is that of educating people to approach printed matter with distrust.~ Samuel Butler Authority intoxicates, And makes mere sots of magistrates; The fumes of it invade the brain, And make men giddy, proud and vain.~ Samuel Butler The more unpopular an opinion is, the more necessary it is that the holder should be somewhat punctilious in his observance of conventionalities generally.~ Samuel Butler He that complies against his will, Is of his own opinion still.~ Samuel Butler I don't mind lying, but I hate inaccuracy.~ Samuel Butler There should be some schools called deformatories to which people are sent if they are too good to be practical.~ Samuel Butler Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print