Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton ( 10 of 24 )
We tell our triumphs to the crowds, but our own hearts are the sole confidants of our sorrows.
We tell our triumphs to the crowds, but our own hearts are the sole confidants of our sorrows.
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.
Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.
Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.
Imitation, if noble and general, insures the best hope of originality.
Imitation, if noble and general, insures the best hope of originality.
Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity and truth accomplishes no victories without it.
Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity and truth accomplishes no victories without it.
I would rather have five energetic and competent enemies than one fool friend.
I would rather have five energetic and competent enemies than one fool friend.
Remorse is the echo of a lost virtue
Remorse is the echo of a lost virtue
A good cigar is as great a comfort to a man as a good cry is to a woman.
A good cigar is as great a comfort to a man as a good cry is to a woman.
There is but one philosophy and its name is fortitude! To bear is to conquer our fate.
There is but one philosophy and its name is fortitude! To bear is to conquer our fate.
The world thinks eccentricity in great things is genius, but in small things, only crazy.
The world thinks eccentricity in great things is genius, but in small things, only crazy.
