Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Power is so characteristically calm, that calmness in itself has the aspect of strength.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Punctuality is a virtue, If you don’t mind being lonely.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Rank is a great beautifier.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Reading without purpose is sauntering not exercise.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Real philosophy seeks rather to solve than to deny.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Revenge is a common passion; it is the sin of the uninstructed.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Success never needs an excuse.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

The brave man wants no charms to encourage him to his duty, and the good man scorns all warnings that would deter him from fulfilling it.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

The cleverness of avarice is but the cunning of imbecility.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton