When the philosopher's argument becomes tedious, complicated, and opaque, it is usually a sign that he is attempting to prove as true to the intellect what is plainly false to common sense

This sweet virginal primitive land will metaphorically breathe a sigh of relief --like a whisper of wind--when we are all and finally gone and the place and its creations can return to their ancient procedures unobserved and undisturbed by the busy, anxious, brooding consciousness of man.

Nice philosophy/ May tolerate unlikely arguments,/ But heaven admits no jest.

If you don't want to be in an argument with someone, it is probably best to try to solve the problem, rather than lying around hoping the other person will do it for you.

One thing more dangerous than getting between a grizzly sow and her cub is getting between a businessman and a dollar bill.

The missionaries go forth to Christianize the savages - as if the savages weren't dangerous enough already.