A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton flatterfoolman Change image and share on social
It is not by the gray of the hair that one knows the age of the heart. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton agegrayhair Change image and share on social
Truth makes on the ocean of nature no one track of light; every eye, looking on, finds its own. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton eyefindlight Change image and share on social
The prudent person may direct a state, but it is the enthusiast who regenerates or ruins it. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton directenthusiastperson Change image and share on social
Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton geniusgrowman Change image and share on social
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton geniustalent Change image and share on social
No author ever drew a character consistent to human nature, but he was forced to ascribe to it many inconsistencies. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton ascribeauthorcharacter Change image and share on social
Power is so characteristically calm, that calmness in itself has the aspect of strength. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton aspectcalmcalmness Change image and share on social
Dream manfully and nobly, and thy dreams shall be prophets. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton dreammanfullynobly Change image and share on social
Be it jewel or toy, not the prize gives the joy, but the striving to win the prize. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton jeweljoyprize Change image and share on social