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Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quotes

English Politician May 25, 1803 – January 18, 1873

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If thou be industrious to procure wealth, be generous in the disposal of it. Man never is so happy as when he giveth happiness unto another. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "Truth makes on the ocean of nature no one track of light;..."
Truth makes on the ocean of nature no one track of light; every eye, looking on, finds its own. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
There is no such thing as luck. It's a fancy name for being always at our duty, and so sure to be ready when good time comes. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents, except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which swept up the streets (for it is in London that our scene lies), rattling along the housetops, and fiercely agitating the scanty flame of the lamps that struggled against the darkness. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "No author ever drew a character consistent to human nature,..."
No author ever drew a character consistent to human nature, but he was forced to ascribe to it many inconsistencies. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is..."
Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "The easiest person to deceive is one's self."
The easiest person to deceive is one's self. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "A good heart is better than all the heads in the world."
A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "Power is so characteristically calm, that calmness in itself..."
Power is so characteristically calm, that calmness in itself has the aspect of strength. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
A fresh mind keeps the body fresh. Take in the ideas of the day, drain off those of yesterday. As to the morrow, time enough to consider it when it becomes today. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
What men want is not talent, it is purpose; in other words, not the power to achieve, but will to labor. I believe that labor judiciously and continuously applied becomes genius. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "In science, read, by preference, the newest works; in..."
In science, read, by preference, the newest works; in literature, the oldest. The classic literature is always modern. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "Music, once admitted to the soul, becomes a sort of spirit,..."
Music, once admitted to the soul, becomes a sort of spirit, and never dies. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "Master books, but do not let them master you. Read to live,..."
Master books, but do not let them master you. Read to live, not live to read. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "We are not such fools as to pay for reading inferior books,..."
We are not such fools as to pay for reading inferior books, when we can read superior books for nothing. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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