Whatever the number of a man's friends, there will be times in his life when he has one too few; but if he has only one enemy, he is lucky indeed if he has not one too many.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron LyttonNo author ever drew a character consistent to human nature, but he was forced to ascribe to it many inconsistencies.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron LyttonAs the excitement of the game increases, prudence is sure to diminish.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton