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Quotes by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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We tell our triumphs to the crowds, but our own hearts are the sole confidants of our sorrows.

~Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Topics: Crowds Hearts Our Own Sole Sorrows Tell Triumphs

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

~Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Topics: Plain Things Truth World

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There is nothing so agonizing to the fine skin of vanity as the application of a rough truth.

~Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Topics: Application Fine Nothing Rough Skin Truth Vanity

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No author ever drew a character consistent to human nature, but he was forced to ascribe to it many inconsistencies.

~Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Topics: Ascribe Author Character Consistent Drew Ever Forced He Human Human Nature Many Nature

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

~Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Topics: Abuse Correction Power Reform Revolution Transfer

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There is nothing certain in a man's life but that he must lose it.

~Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Topics: Certain He Life Lose Man Must Nothing

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O be very sure That no man will learn anything at all, Unless he first will learn humility.

~Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Topics: Anything First He Humility Learn Man Sure Unless Very Will

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Biography

Nationality: English

Type: Politician

Born: May 25th, 1803

Died: January 18th, 1873

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