Prudence, patience, labor, valor; these are the stars that rule the career of mortals.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron LyttonImitation, if noble and general, insures the best hope of originality.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron LyttonNever, be argued out of your soul, never be argued out of your honor, and never be argued into believing that soul and honor do not run a terrible risk if you limp into life with the load of a debt on your shoulders.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton