Maxioms by Edward G. Bulwer-lytton
A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.
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.
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.
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
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.
Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can.