Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Punctuality is the stern virtue of men of business, and the graceful courtesy of princes
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
In the lexicon of youth, which fate reserves For a bright manhood, there is no such word As - fail
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity and truth accomplishes no victories without it.
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
I would rather have five energetic and competent enemies than one fool friend.
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
Man must be disappointed with the lesser things of life before he can comprehend the full value of the greater.
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
A man of genius is inexhaustible only in proportion as he is always renourishing his genius.
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
When a person is down in the world, an ounce of help is better than a pound of preaching.
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton