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.

Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity and truth accomplishes no victories without it.

Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity and truth accomplishes no victories without it.

Writers are the main landmarks of the past.

Writers are the main landmarks of the past.

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.

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.