But what is Hope? Nothing but the paint on the face of Existence; the least touch of truth rubs it off, and then we see what a hollow-cheeked harlot we have got hold of. Lord Byron cheekexistenceface Change image and share on social
Opinions are made to be changed - or how is truth to be got at? Lord Byron changemakeopinion Change image and share on social
If I don't write to empty my mind, I go mad. Lord Byron emptymadmind Change image and share on social
As long as I retain my feeling and my passion for Nature, I can partly soften or subdue my other passions and resist or endure those of others. Lord Byron endurefeltlong Change image and share on social
Every day confirms my opinion on the superiority of a vicious life - and if Virtue is not its own reward I don't know any other stipend annexed to it. Lord Byron annexconfirmday Change image and share on social
I cannot help thinking that the menace of Hell makes as many devils as the severe penal codes of inhuman humanity make villains. Lord Byron codedevilhell Change image and share on social
Romances I ne'er read like those I have seen. Lord Byron ne'erreadromance Change image and share on social
We are all selfish and I no more trust myself than others with a good motive. Lord Byron goodmotiveselfish Change image and share on social
'Tis very certain the desire of life prolongs it. Lord Byron desirelifeprolong Change image and share on social
This is the patent age of new inventions for killing bodies, and for saving souls. All propagated with the best intentions. Lord Byron agebodyintention Change image and share on social