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Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quotes

English Politician May 25, 1803 – January 18, 1873

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Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "A reform is a correction of abuses; a revolution is a transfer..."
A reform is a correction of abuses; a revolution is a transfer of power. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "The prudent person may direct a state, but it is the..."
The prudent person may direct a state, but it is the enthusiast who regenerates or ruins it. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "On Sleep's soft lap the head without a crown Forgot the gilded..."
On Sleep's soft lap the head without a crown Forgot the gilded trouble it had worn Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Refuse to be ill. Never tell people you are ill; never own it to yourself. Illness is one of those things which a man should resist on principle at the onset. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "The true spirit of conversation consists in building on..."
The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man's observation, not overturning it. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "Remorse is the echo of a lost virtue."
Remorse is the echo of a lost virtue. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "Chance happens to all, but to turn chance to account is the..."
Chance happens to all, but to turn chance to account is the gift of few. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity and truth accomplishes..."
Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity and truth accomplishes no victories without it. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "One of the sublimest things in the world is plain truth."
One of the sublimest things in the world is plain truth. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "What mankind wants is not talent; it is purpose."
What mankind wants is not talent; it is purpose. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly..."
Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "There is nothing so agonizing to the fine skin of vanity as..."
There is nothing so agonizing to the fine skin of vanity as the application of a rough truth. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can."
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "Talent does what it can; genius does what it must."
Talent does what it can; genius does what it must. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton quote: "The pen is mightier than the sword."
The pen is mightier than the sword. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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