Each man forms his duty according to his predominant characteristic; the stern require an avenging judge; the gentle, a forgiving father. Just so the pygmies declared that Jove himself was a pygmy.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron LyttonWhen the world frowns, we can face it; but let it smile, and we are undone.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron LyttonThe Italians have voices like peacocks - German gives me a cold in the head - and Russian is nothing but sneezing
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton