"Man, from the very constitution of his nature, prefers his own happiness to that of all other sensitive beings put together : but for this self preference, the species could not have had existence."

"Is it possible for a man to move the earth? Yes; but he must first find out another earth to stand upon."

"The greatest good for the greatest number, and the greatest pain for the fewest."

"Prejudice apart, the game of push-pin is of equal value with the arts and sciences of music and poetry. If pushpin maximizes happiness for the greatest number of people—that is, if it provides more pl…"

"Lawyers sometimes tell the truth. They'll do anything to win a case."