For I Must Write To The Times

The Rain Is Plentious But, By God's Decree, Only A Third Is Meant For You And Me; Two-thirds Are Taken By The Growing Things Or Vanish Heavenward On Vapour's Wings: Nor Does It Mathematically Fall With Social Equity On One And All. The Population's Habit Is To Grow In Every Region Where The Water's Low: Nature Is Blamed For Failings That Are Man's, And Well-run Rivers Have To Change Their Plans.

The Whole Constitution Has Been Erected Upon The Assumption That The King Not Only Is Capable Of Doing Wrong But Is More Likely To Do Wrong Than Other Men If He Is Given The Chance.

An Englishman Never Enjoys Himself, Except For A Noble Purpose.

Citizens Who Take It Upon Themselves To Do Unusual Actions Which Attract The Attention Of The Police Should Be Careful To Bring These Actions Into One Of The Recognized Categories Of Crimes And Offences, For It Is Intolerable That The Police Should Be Put To The Pains Of Inventing Reasons For Finding Them Undesirable.

Well, Fancy Giving Money To The Government! Might As Well Have Put It Down The Drain.