Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, read more

Common sense is only a modification of talent. Genius is an exaltation of it. The difference is, therefore, in degree, not nature.

Imitation, if noble and general, insures the best hope of originality.

Imitation, if noble and general, insures the best hope of originality.

I would rather have five energetic and competent enemies than one fool friend.

I would rather have five energetic and competent enemies than one fool friend.

The world thinks eccentricity in great things is genius, but in small things, only crazy.

The world thinks eccentricity in great things is genius, but in small things, only crazy.

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.