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Men never forgive those in whom there is nothing to pardon.

Edward George Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) English novelist and politician
“Thoughts” (30), Weeds and Wildflowers (1826)

Added on 30-Aug-10 | Last updated 30-Aug-10
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Fate laughs at probabilities.

Edward George Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) English novelist and politician
Eugene Aram, Book I, ch. 10 (1832)

Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 1-Feb-04
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Beneath the rule of men entirely great,
The pen is mightier than the sword.

Edward George Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) English novelist and politician
Richelieu (1839)

Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 1-Feb-04
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The easiest person to deceive is one’s own self.

Edward George Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) English novelist and politician
The Disowned, ch. 42 (1828)

Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 1-Feb-04
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“It is destiny” — phrase of the weak human heart; dark apology for every error. The strong and the virtuous admit no destiny.

Edward George Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) English novelist and politician
The Last of the Barons, 8.6 (1843)

Added on 16-Sep-09 | Last updated 16-Sep-09
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