The worst part of an eminent man's conversation is, nine times out of ten, to be found in that part by which he means to be clever.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron LyttonYouth is in danger until it learns to look upon debts as furies.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron LyttonChildhood and genius have the same master organ in common - inquisitiveness.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton