1,065 Quotes by Lord Byron

Now hatred is by far the longest pleasure; Men love in haste, but they detest at leisure.

I have a notion that gamblers are as happy as most people, being always excited; women, wine, fame, the table, even ambition, sate now & then, but every turn of the card & cast of the dice keeps the gambler alive -besides one can game ten times longer than one can do any thing else.

Always nap when you can. It is cheap medicine.

She walks in beauty, like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that's best of dark and bright meet in her aspect and her eyes.

Fare thee well! and if for ever / Still for ever, fare thee well

Lovers may be—and indeed generally are—enemies, but they never can be friends, because there must always be a spice of jealousy and a something of Self in all their speculations.

The good old times -- all times when old are good.

Merely innocent flirtation, / Not quite adultery, but adulteration

My days are in the yellow leaf; / The flowers and fruits of love are gone; / The worm, the canker, and the grief / Are mine alone!