Edward Bulwer-Lytton: Man

Edward Bulwer-Lytton was English novelist, poet, playwright, and politician. Explore interesting quotes on man.

Edward Bulwer-Lytton: 62 quotes3 likes

“Happy is the man who hath never known what it is to taste of fame — to have it is a purgatory, to want it is a hell.”

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Last of the Barons (1843), Book v, Chapter i.

“The man who smokes, thinks like a sage and acts like a Samaritan.”

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Night and Morning (1841), Chapter vi.

“The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who, early in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.”

Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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