Samuel Butler

All animals except man know that the ultimate of life is to enjoy it.

Samuel Butler, in Life and Death

All progress is based upon a universal innate desire on the part of every organism to live beyond its income.

Samuel Butler, in Success and Failure

Any fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of some sense to know how to lie well.

Samuel Butler, in Wisdom and Ignorance

Logic is like the sword -- those who appeal to it shall perish by it.

Samuel Butler, in Science and Religion

Man is the only animal that can remain on friendly terms with the victims he intends to eat until he eats them.

Samuel Butler, in Altruism and Cynicism