390 Quotes by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Almanzor, in Dryden’s tragedy of “Almahide,” did not change sides with more gallant indifference than the exemplary nurse.

One of the sublimest things in the world is plain truth.

There is no past, as long as books shall live. Books make the past our heritage and our home.

The Almighty proves his existence by creating.

Imitation, if noble and general, insures the best hope of originality.

Patience is a good palfrey, and will carry us a long day.

Not in the knowledge of things without, but in the perfection of the soul within, lies the empire of man aspiring to be more than man.

In these days half our diseases come from neglect of the body in overwork of the brain.

The same refinement which brings us new pleasures exposes us to new pains.