“I believe that he was really sorry that people would not believe he was sorry that he was not more sorry.”
Quote by Samuel Butler
Work
Notebooks: Selections Edited by Geoffrey Keynes and Brian Hill
This book is a collection of notebooks, featuring edited selections that have been compiled by Geoffrey Keynes and Brian Hill. The content within these notebooks likely encompasses a variety of subjects and personal reflections, as is common in such compilations. more
Author
Samuel Butler
Samuel Butler was an English poet celebrated for his satirical and philosophical works. Living during the English Renaissance, he is known for his wit and critical thinking. Butler's poetry often reflected on the human condition and the complexities of society. more
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