Books are but waste paper unless we spend in action the wisdom we get from thought.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron LyttonThe astronomer who catalogues the stars cannot add one atom to the universe; the poet can call an universe from the atom.
Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron LyttonThe 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 Lytton