Edward Bulwer-Lytton Man Quotations

Patience is the courage of the conqueror, the strength of man against destiny

How little praise warms out of a man the good that is in him, as the sneer of contempt which he feels is unjust chill the ardor to excel.

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

A good cigar is as great a comfort to a man as a good cry to a woman