Maxioms by Edward G. Bulwer-lytton
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.
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.
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.
The prudent person may direct a state, but it is the enthusiast who regenerates or ruins it.
The prudent person may direct a state, but it is the enthusiast who regenerates or ruins it.
