There is nothing certain in a man’s life but that he must lose it.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton Quotes
Every man has the price, I will bribe left and right.
When you talk to the half-wise, twaddle; when you talk to the ignorant, brag; when you talk to the sagacious, look very humble and ask their opinion.
Master books, but do not let them master you. Read to live, not live to read.
If the whole be greater than a part of him man must be greater than that part of him which is found in a book.
Books are but waste paper unless we spend in action the wisdom we get from thought.
‘It is destiny’ phrase of the weak human heart! ‘It is destiny’ dark apology for every error! The strong and virtuous admit no destiny.
Anger ventilated often hurries toward forgiveness; and concealed often hardens into revenge.
