Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.

Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.

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.

Punctuality is a virtue, if you don't mind being lonely

Punctuality is a virtue, if you don't mind being lonely

No author ever drew a character consistent to human nature, but he was forced to ascribe to it many inconsistencies.

No author ever drew a character consistent to human nature, but he was forced to ascribe to it many inconsistencies.

It is difficult to say who do you the most harm: enemies with the worst intentions or friends with the read more

It is difficult to say who do you the most harm: enemies with the worst intentions or friends with the best.