Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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.

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

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

To dispense with ceremony is the most delicate mode of conferring a compliment

To dispense with ceremony is the most delicate mode of conferring a compliment

A good cigar is as great a comfort to a man as a good cry is to a woman.

A good cigar is as great a comfort to a man as a good cry is to a woman.

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.