51 Quotes by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Power is so characteristically calm, that calmness in itself has the aspect of strength.

Dream manfully and nobly, and thy dreams shall be prophets.

A fresh mind keeps the body fresh. Take in the ideas of the day, drain off those of yesterday. As to the morrow, time enough to consider it when it becomes today.

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.

If you wish to be loved, show more of your faults than your virtues.

A reform is a correction of abuses; a revolution is a transfer of power.

Anger ventilated often hurries towards forgiveness; anger concealed often hardens into revenge.

The prudent person may direct a state, but it is the enthusiast who regenerates or ruins it.

Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity and truth accomplishes no victories without it.