Samuel Butler (novelist) Quote

I really do not see much use in exalting the humble and meek; they do not remain humble and meek long when they are exalted.


The Essential Samuel Butler (ed. 1950)


I really do not see much use in exalting the humble and meek; they do not remain humble and meek long when they are exalted.

I really do not see much use in exalting the humble and meek; they do not remain humble and meek long when they are exalted.

I really do not see much use in exalting the humble and meek; they do not remain humble and meek long when they are exalted.

I really do not see much use in exalting the humble and meek; they do not remain humble and meek long when they are exalted.