Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton ( 10 of 24 )
A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
Punctuality is a virtue, if you don't mind being lonely
Punctuality is a virtue, if you don't mind being lonely
To dispense with ceremony is the most delicate mode of conferring a compliment
To dispense with ceremony is the most delicate mode of conferring a compliment
Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength.
Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength.
In life, as in art, the beautiful moves in curves.
In life, as in art, the beautiful moves in curves.
Youth is in danger until it learns to look upon debts as furies.
Youth is in danger until it learns to look upon debts as furies.
Remorse is the echo of a lost virtue.
Remorse is the echo of a lost virtue.
The prudent person may direct a state, but it is the enthusiast who regenerates or ruins it.
The prudent person may direct a state, but it is the enthusiast who regenerates or ruins it.
Whenever man commits a crime heaven finds a witness.
Whenever man commits a crime heaven finds a witness.
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.
