Power is so characteristically calm, that calmness in itself has the aspect of strength. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton More Quotes by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton More Quotes From Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton In science, read, by preference, the newest works; in literature, the oldest. The classic literature is always modern. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton alwaysclassicliteraturescience Beneath the rule of men entirely great, the pen is mightier than the sword. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton swordpengreatmen Love thou the rose, yet leave it on its stem. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton leaveroseloverelationship A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton manfoolwisdomwise Talent does what it can; genius does what it must. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton brainymusttalentgenius 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 namegoodlucktime What ever our wandering our happiness will always be found within a narrow compass, and in the middle of the objects more immediately within our reach. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton reachwillalwayshappiness 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 yourselfyoumanpeople A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton bettergoodgood-heartheartworld Dream manfully and nobly, and thy dreams shall be prophets. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton prophetsshalldreamsdream Anger ventilated often hurries towards forgiveness; anger concealed often hardens into revenge. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton oftenforgivenessangerrevenge In life, as in art, the beautiful moves in curves. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton curvesbeautifulbeautylifeart The prudent person may direct a state, but it is the enthusiast who regenerates or ruins it. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton personwhoruinsmay Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity and truth accomplishes no victories without it. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton sinceritygeniustruthenthusiasm Be it jewel or toy, not the prize gives the joy, but the striving to win the prize. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton toywinprizejoy 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 nevermanhappyhappiness Truth makes on the ocean of nature no one track of light; every eye, looking on, finds its own. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton lookingoceannaturelighttruth The easiest person to deceive is one's self. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton easiestdeceivepersonself When a person is down in the world, an ounce of help is better than a pound of preaching. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton persondownbetterworld Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius. Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton whomanevery-mangenius
