Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton ( 10 of 24 )
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.
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.
We tell our triumphs to the crowds, but our own hearts are the sole confidants of our sorrows.
We tell our triumphs to the crowds, but our own hearts are the sole confidants of our sorrows.
Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.
Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.
Writers are the main landmarks of the past.
Writers are the main landmarks of the past.
Imitation, if noble and general, insures the best hope of originality.
Imitation, if noble and general, insures the best hope of originality.
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.
Remorse is the echo of a lost virtue
Remorse is the echo of a lost virtue
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.
